Sherman Pass, WY, I-80 exit 323

Sherman Pass WY

Parking: off I-80

Rest Area near Lincoln Monument

Exit 323

Access:

From the Rest Area, go east along Happy Jack Road, the dirt road just north of the truck parking, (be careful of the footing over the cattle-guard) see the trail-head about a third of a mile on the left. Once you know where the trails are, you could cut across the field to an opening in the wooden prairie fence.

Check at the rest area building for excellent trail maps. A map is a good idea, the network can be confusing.

Trail Name:

Headquarters National Recreation Trail &

Pole Mountain/Aspen Trails.

Length: As much as you can stand.

Width: Single track and double track

Surface: Mostly dirt, some crushed gravel

Elevation: 8640' The highest point on I-80

Facilities: Rest rooms, information center

Run Rating

Restaurants: No

Microbrewery: No

Pets: Yes

Cycling: Yes, well-known mountain biking area

Safe Neighborhood: Yes, but watch for moose on the trail.

Excruciating Detail:

http://www.goin2wyo.com/Points-Of-Interest-Southern-Wyoming/pole-mountain-recreation-map.pdf

http://www.uwyo.edu/rec/outdoor-program/_files/docs/pedal-house-trailmap-hj-and-ved.pdf