Pumpkin Vine Rd to Ames Monument

Total Miles
17.0

Elevation

2,525.19 ft

Duration

1 Hours

Technical Rating

Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Trail Overview

A scenic Wyoming backroad where the opportunity to see antelope, mule deer, and elk is very high. There are several cattle guards and numerous washboard areas on this route so don't expect to travel at high speeds. The scenery is beautiful with several photo opportunities but keep in mind this road goes through private property.

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Difficulty

This route can be done in 2WD but use caution in winter.

History

The Ames Monument was built in 1882. This pyramid was dedicated to the Ames brothers Oakes and Oliver Jr. who financed the Union Pacific Railroad. This monuments marks the highest point on the transcontinental railroad at 8,247 feet.

Technical Rating

Status Reports

Started off of 287 and finished up in Vedauwoo. Road condition was completely dry and very little washboard present. I aired down purely for comfort as I continued on dirt into a few more trail systems North of the AMES Monument. A very nice drive. There is plenty of private land on both sides so be very respectful of the area.

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