Scenic Drives USA

North Fork Highway is in northwest Wyoming about 20 miles west of Cody. If follows US 14 (also US 16 and US 20) between Wapiti and Pahaska. The 30-mile byway is a two-lane paved road that is suitable for all types of vehicles. US Highway 14 is usually open all year. West of Pahaska, US 14 enters Yellowstone National Park; this road is closed mid-November through March. It is groomed for snowmobiling and cross-country skiing. North Fork Highway is also known as the Buffalo Bill Cody scenic byway.

Red Gulch / Alkali is ten miles east of Greybull in north-central Wyoming. It is 32 miles long and follows the Red Gulch / Alkali Road, which is a gravel and dirt road. The byway requires a two-wheel drive, high-clearance vehicle to complete. It is open May through October but can become impassable after periods of rain.

Seminoe to Alcova is 32 miles southwest of Casper in south-central Wyoming. The byway is 64 miles long and follows CR 351 and CR 407. The gravel roads vary from single-lane to two lanes and are suitable for most vehicles. Motorhomes and vehicles pulling trailers are discouraged from traveling the portion from Semino State Park to Miracle Mile. Seminoe to Alcova is usually open May to early December.

Snowy Range Highway is in southern Wyoming 30 miles west of Laramie. It begins in Centennial and travels west to WY 230. The byway is 40 miles long and follows WY 130, a two-lane paved road suitable for all vehicles. Snowy Range Highway is open late May through early November. Thirty miles are officially designated a National Forest Scenic Byway.

South Bighorn / Red Wall is 13 miles northwest of Casper in central Wyoming. The 101-mile byway follows a series of Natrona County Roads that are a combination gravel and dirt roads. Although the roads are well maintained, a two-wheel drive, high-clearance vehicle is recommended. The byway is usually open May through November; portions may become impassable after periods of rain.