Moderate hike in the Big Horn Mountains to an old fire lookout and breathtaking views. The trailhead for this hike is a scenic 45-minute drive from Lazy R. Take US 14 west for 22 miles. Turn south on Forest Road 16. It will be marked. Go about 8 miles to Forest Road 222 on [...]
Take a scenic drive up Big Horn Mountains then hike a little over a mile and a half to breathtaking views! Steamboat’s rock face looks somewhat formidable but a fairly easy trail (Class 1 in the hiking world’s rating system) leads around it to the summit. The round trip hike of Steamboat Point is [...]
Sibley is a beautiful, serene lake nestled in the heart of the Big Horn Mountains. It's the perfect place for a day trip to hike, picnic, or fish. Getting there: Take Hwy 14 West from the Lazy R Campground. As you wind up the mountainside, stop at the interpretive turnouts for spectacular views of the [...]
The Medicine Wheel is a mysterious, ancient Native American construction perched high in the Big Horn Mountains at 9,642 feet. Made of stones placed in a circle over 80 feet in diameter with spokes leading to a central cairn, the wheel is a revered spiritual site to many Native American tribes. Getting there: It’s 54 [...]
If a simple afternoon highway drive is to your liking, take US Highway 14 West from the Lazy R Campground, which takes you through the town of Dayton then winds its way up the Big Horn Mountains. Several turnouts along the way (some with interpretive signs) provide stunning views of breathtaking valley landscapes. Once in [...]
This day trip of the Big Horn mountains can be taken in the summer and fall but not recommended for use by cars. Once the snow flies, this route, which has miles of primitive dirt roads, is closed and access is limited to snowmobiles. A four-wheel drive or a vehicle with high clearance is recommended. [...]