A Road Trip to Powder River Pass in Wyoming

Powder River Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.946m (9,666ft) above sea level, located in Johnson County, in the U.S. state of Wyoming.

Powder River Pass

Is the road to Powder River Pass in WY paved?

The road to the summit, also known as Muddy Pass, is totally paved. It’s called U.S. Highway 16. Road quality is good and traffic very light.

Is Powder River Pass in WY challenging?

Tucked away in the north central part of Wyoming, this pass has a big elevation gain, but the road never becomes very steep (hitting an 8% of maximum gradient through some of the ramps). It’s pretty curvy, so speed limits are often pretty low.

Is Powder River Pass in WY open?

Set high in the Bighorn Mountains of the Rocky Mountain Range, the pass is the highest point on Highway 16. Access to the pass is typically open all year round but short term closures are common in winter due to dangerous weather conditions.

How long is Powder River Pass in WY?

Located in the Bighorn National Forest, the pass is 74.67km (46.4 miles) long running west-east from the villages of Meadowlark Lake and Buffalo.

Is Powder River Pass in Wyoming scenic?

The drive is very scenic. Views include high rocky cliffs, beautiful pine trees and flowing rivers. On top is a huge parking area.

 

 

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