Platte River Wilderness

Located in the Medicine Bow National Forest in Wyoming.

Platte River Wilderness was established in October 1984. It covers approximately 36 square miles (22,749 acres) of forested land. The average elevation is 7,700 feet. The Douglas Creek Trail and the Platte River Trail are located in this wilderness. The Douglas Creek Trail follows the creek in an open canyon. The Platte River Trail is along the banks of the river in a deep, narrow canyon. The Platte River is a Blue Ribbon trout fishing stream.

For more information contact: The Medicine Bow National Forest