Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Hiking
In addition to the wealth of trails in the nearby
Bighorn National Forest
(
www.fs.usda.gov/
Trail System,
the well-marked trails can be accessed around town at various spots, includ-
ing the historic shopping district on Main Street, the motel circle near the intersection of
I-25 and U.S. Highway 16, the city park, and the Mosier Gulch picnic area. Mountain bikes
are welcome on the trail, and maps are available through the Buffalo Chamber of Com-
merce (800/227-5122,
www.buffalowyo.com
).
Swimming
Buffalo has a wonderful free public outdoor swimming pool, the largest in the state, that
attracts locals and visitors alike on warm summer days. The enormous pool at
Washington
Memorial Park
(S. Burritt Ave. and W. Angus St.) is surrounded by trees, walking trails,
and prime picnic spots. There is also a water park for kids and a snack shack. The pool is
open mid-morning-sunset June-August.
Fishing
For fishing gear and current conditions on such varied water as
Clear Creek, Rock Creek,
the
Powder River,
and a variety of mountain and prairie lakes, stop in to
The Sports Lure
(66 S. Main St., 800/684-7682,
www.sportslure.com
).
Buffalo offers an excellent way to pair two of the state's favorite pastimes. For guided
fishing trips on horseback to any of 200 mountain lakes and streams in the Big Horns, con-
tact
South Fork Mountain Lodge & Outfitters
(U.S. 16 W., 16 miles west of Buffalo,
www.southfork-lodge.com
,
307/267-2609, $250 full-day). Their guides know how to find
the rainbows, brookies, native cutthroats, browns, and golden trout.
To leave the horse behind and just focus on the fish,
Rock Creek Anglers
(1301 Rock
Creek Rd., Saddlestring, 888/945-3876,
www.rockcreekanglers.com
)
can get you onto any
number of rivers, plus private waters, for a chance at hauling in some trout. They can also
arrange accommodations.
Horseback Riding
Outside of Buffalo on U.S. Highway 16 West, the
South Fork Mountain Lodge & Out-
fitters
(307/267-2609,
www.southfork-lodge.com
)
offers the full range of activities and
amenities including two-hour rides ($65), four-hour rides with lunch ($125), and full-day