Douglas Creek

Overview

This Trailhead is located in the Medicine Bow National Forest of Wyoming. It provides access to the Platte River Wilderness, following Douglas Creek from just above the creek’s confluence with the North Platte River, to it’s confluence with Pelton Creek, a distance of 9.3 miles.
At the TH, you’ll find a small dirt parking area with a signboard next to a gate. A very old outhouse is also located at the TH. There is no water at the TH or any where nearby so bring your own or be prepared to filter the otherwise ample wild water supply.
Note: Take everything you need! This TH is 28 miles from a paved road and another 36 miles from the nearest services at Laramie.

Directions

From Laramie:
Take Wyoming 230 west for 36 miles to the Foxpark turnoff (FR512). Turn right on to FR512 (the Platte River access Rd). Continue approximately 28 miles to the TH. Delays may be encountered, primarily Monday thru Friday, along this road due to logging operations.

Destinations

Douglas Creek and it’s environs, which includes the Platte River Wilderness. The Douglas Creek Trail intersects the Devil’s Gate and Platte Ridge trails approximately 4 miles from the TH.

Camping

Informal camping is available along the North Platte River as well as along the short approach road to the TH.

Books and Maps

Books
Hiking Wyoming’s Medicine Bow National Forest

Maps
Medicine Bow National Forest

Topos
For the Trailhead and Douglas Creek Tr - Overlook Hill, Elkhorn Point and Horatio Rock

Red Tape

Not a lot here. See Medicine Bow NF

Images

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