Scab Creek WSA

Values

The Scab Creek WSA is located in the lower elevations of the Wind River Range.  In the WSA are found large granite outcrops, forest, meadows, small lakes and streams. Vegetation is sagebrush on lower south facing slopes, but mostly Douglas fir, lodge pole pine, and aspen throughout the WSA; the latter accenting the scenic beauty of the area with golden color in the fall.  Mule deer, moose, elk, bighorn sheep, black bears, bald eagles, marmots, and beavers are some of the many wildlife species that call the WSA home.  Originally established as a Primitive Area in 1975, Congress converted it to a WSA with the passage of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act.  Two trails, which originate at the Scab Creek Recreation Area, pass through the WSA and also provide connection to the extensive trail system of the adjacent Bridger Wilderness, managed by the Forest Service, to the east.  

Visitation Information

From Boulder, WY, take WY 353 east for 6.3 miles and turn left on County Road 23-122 (a sign to the Scab Creek Recreation Area is at this intersection). In 1.6 miles, keep left at a Y intersection.  Stay on this gravel road for another 6.8 miles at which point you will reach the Scab Creek Recreation Area.  The first trailhead is for the Scab Creek Trail, the second trailhead is for the Scab Lake Trail

Visitor Advisory

Be prepared for wilderness travel, including the ten essentials:  navigation, sun protection, insulation, illumination, first-aid, fire starter, repair materials and tools, nutrition, hydration, and emergency shelter.  Access to wild lands inherently requires skills and preparation.