What to See and Do
Hiking and Biking
The Red Desert to Hoback Rim Trail
This is a scenic trail that offers beautiful views of the red desert and the Hoback Rim. The trail is perfect for hiking, biking, and horseback riding.
Length: 11.8 Miles
Intensity: Moderate
Table Mountain Trail
The Table Mountain Trail is a scenic hiking trail located in the Medicine Bow National Forest in Wyoming. The trail offers stunning views of the Snowy Range and the Laramie Plains and is a popular destination for both day hikers and overnight backpackers.
Length: 10.7 Miles
Intensity: Difficult
Gros Ventre Slide Trail
The Gros Ventre Slide Trail is a popular hiking trail located in Grand Teton National Park. The trailhead is located near the Gros Ventre Campground, and the trail leads up to a stunning viewpoint of the Gros Ventre Slide. The trail is well-marked and relatively easy to follow, making it a great option for hikers of all levels.
Length: 0.6 Miles
Intensity: Easy
Fishing and Boating
While there are no lakes or rivers in Wild Horse Point Picnic Area, you can journey to Pathfinder National Wildlife Refuge, which is a little over an hour away, for a variety of fishing and boating opportunities. The refuge consists of two lakes, Pathfinder Reservoir and Seminoe Reservoir, as well as the North Platte River. Pathfinder Reservoir is a large, deep lake that is known for its trophy trout fishing. The lake is stocked with cutthroat, brown, and rainbow trout and kokanee salmon. There are also a variety of warm-water fish species present in the reservoir, including bass, walleye, and catfish. Boating is allowed on the reservoir, and there are several boat ramps and marinas located around the lake.
Climbing
Journey over to nearby Green Mountain where there are many places to climb. Some popular spots include the Vedauwoo rock formations, Sinks Canyon State Park, and Laramie Peak. There are also many options for climbing at Vedauwoo Rock Formations. The most popular option is to hike up the rock formations. There are also many options for bouldering and rock climbing.
Wildlife Viewing
You can view wild horses at Wild Horse Point Picnic Area. There is no particular spot that's best since the area overlooks scenic terrain that makes wildlife viewing easy. Also, at the Pilot Butte Wild Horse Scenic Loop, which is an hour away, you can find great views of wild horses.
Picnicking
Wild Horse Point Picnic Area is a designated picnicking spot. There are several picnic tables located throughout the area, as well as a few grills. The picnic tables sit atop the peak which overlooks the valley of Green Mountain.