West Lake Marie

This scenic trailhead provides access to trails ranging from easy to difficult, beautiful views of alpine lakes, wildlife, and Medicine Bow Peak, as well as easy access to Medicine Bow Peak Trail, Tipple Trail, Lakes Trail and Lake Marie Falls. The Lake Marie Trail is a paved, accessible trail that connects to Mirror Lake Picnic and Fishing Site. The trailhead has 2 vault toilets and a small picnic area with 3 tables and fire rings. Parking and picnic area access are non-reservable and are usable on a first come, first served basis.

This spot is popular in the summer and parking can be difficult. If parking is not available, do not park on the roadside or block other vehicles. If you are planning a larger gathering, consider nearby locations with better infrastructure for larger groups, such as Tipple Trail, Silver Lake Campground, Mirror Lake Picnic and Fishing Site and Lewis Lake Picnic Site. 

Access to the area by car is available while the Scenic Byway is open, usually Memorial Day through October, weather permitting. Winter access is available by snowmobile. As services are increased at this area, please make sure to check all posted signage for safety information, restrictions and fees.

Lake Marie was named for Mrs. May (Marie) Bellamy (1861-1955) by her husband, Charles Bellamy, who was a government surveyor. Mary G. Bellamy was born on December 13, 1861. After moving to Laramie in 1873, she became one of the three members of the first graduating class of Laramie High School and in 1878, she taught in Tybo, Nevada. She returned to Laramie in 1882 and married Charles Bellamy in 1886. After being elected to the office of Albany County Superintendent of Schools in 1902, she became the first woman to be elected to the Wyoming Legislature in 1910 and led the suffrage fight that resulted in the passage of the 19th amendment to the United State Constitution. 

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