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Recreation Region: Laramie Peak Area

Curtis Gulch Trailhead

Trail is situated within La Bonte Canyon in the Laramie Peak area, located 35 miles southwest of Douglas, Wyoming. Steep canyon sides, along with patches of aspen and conifers, makes this area one of the most scenic on the Douglas Ranger District. The canyon bottom is about 6,000 ft in elevation and has granite rock formations for climbing and photography. Open season is June - October.

 

General Information

June - October

La Bonte Canyon (FS Road 658)'is expected to be closed from 3 - 14'Oct 2017 for culvert replacement near Fort Fetterman Road (County Road 610 on private property.

No motorized use.

No fees are required for this site

Free

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 42.40725

Longitude: -105.62573

Directions

From Douglas, take State Highway 91 west then south for 20 miles, Converse County Road 16 south for 14 miles, and northeast on Forest Road 658 for one mile. The pavement ends about 25 miles outside of Douglas and is gravel the remainder of the way, but is easily accessible by car. Curtis Gulch Trailhead is just 50 yards west of Curtis Gulch Campground, on the north side of the road.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

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Last updated April 8th, 2025