Big Spring Scenic Backway
Places to Visit
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Bridger-Teton National Forest (WY)
Named after mountain man Jim Bridger, this national forest has the highest peak in Wyoming and much wildlife
Distance from byway: On the byway Directions: The backway passes through Bridger National Forest.
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This small town contains a monument commemorating the pioneers that made the migration west
Distance from byway: On the byway Directions: Near the state borders of Idaho and Utah at the junction of SR 16 and 232 and HWY 30
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A historic log cabin built in 1914
Distance from byway: On the byway Directions: The northern end of the backway, aslo in Bridger National Forest on SR 233
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Fossil Butte National Monument (WY)
This 50-million year old lakebed is one of the richest fossil localities in the world.
Distance from byway: On the byway Directions: Along Highway 30 between Cokeville and Kemmerer, about 15 miles west of Kemmerer.
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Hams Fork River Access Area (WY)
Beautiful scenery and popular fishing
Distance from byway: On the byway Directions: A few miles north of Kemmerer on SR 233
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James Cash Penney opened "The Golden Rule" in 1902 which later became the national chain of JCPenney
Distance from byway: On the byway Directions: Near junction of SR 233 and HWY 30 and 189
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Offers year-round trout fishing
Distance from byway: On the byway Directions: North of Kemmerer on SR 233
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Mayfield and Nugent Park Winter Sports Area (WY)
Popular place for snowmobiling and cross-country skiing
Distance from byway: On the byway Directions: North of Kemmerer Reservoir and Lake Viva Naughton on SR 233
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The first of many old homesteads visible from the backway
Distance from byway: On the byway Directions: Between Teddy Bear Corner and Mayfield & Nugent Park Winter Sports Area on SR 233
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Still see the tracks and ruts left behind the wagons that passed through Wyoming
Distance from byway: On the byway Directions: Historic markers at both ends of the Backway at Cokeville and Kemmerer
