Penrose Creek
1.8 mi
Distance
531 ft
Elev. Gain
53m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Easy
Difficulty
About This Trail
Penrose Creek is a point-to-point trail in Johnson County, Wyoming. It is 1.8 miles long and gains 531 feet. The surface is dirt. Per USDA Forest Service, it is open to horses and closed to bikes. The nearest town is Story, Wyoming, about 10 miles away in a straight line.
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Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 2,723 ft |
| End | 1.9 mi | 2,880 ft |
Trail Details
- No bikes
- Horses allowed Jun 15–Nov 15
Bike and horse access: USDA Forest Service, checked 2026-10-14. Rules change, so confirm with the land manager before you go.
- Route Type
- Point to Point
- Surface
- Dirt
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Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Story, WY · about 10 mi away
- County:
- Johnson County, WY
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail
Hunter Campground
9 mi awayBighorn National Forest
Buffalo, WY
Check official pricing9 sitesReservable Well reviewed No Service
Cross Creek Campground
10.1 mi awaySheridan, WY
Pricing varies — check with the operator
Middle Fork
11.6 mi awayBighorn National Forest
Buffalo, WY
Check official pricing9 sitesReservable TentRV Well reviewed No Service
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