Bighorn Scenic Byway

Wyoming

National Forest Scenic Byway

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Byway Details

Designation
National Forest Scenic Byway
Length
51 mi in Wyoming
Managed by
Forest Service

About Bighorn Scenic Byway

Bighorn Scenic Byway is a 51-mile drive in Wyoming that passes through the town of Shell on land managed by the Forest Service. It carries two designations: it is a National Forest Scenic Byway and also a Wyoming State Scenic Byway. For comfortable weather, aim for June or September. Typical averages from the nearby weather station at Shell, about 4,200 feet, run to highs near 79°F and lows near 47°F in June, and highs near 76°F with lows near 42°F in September. July and August are warmer, with highs in the upper 80s. The route makes an easy base for longer stays. Owen Creek and Prune Creek campgrounds sit right along it, and the Shell Bench and Steamboat Point hikes start close by.

Scenic byway data: U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration

Facts about this place

When to go

Best time to go: May–Jun. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 69–79°F and lows of 39–47°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Shell, WY weather station, 0.2 mi away. High / low in °F.

  1. Jan33° high6° low
  2. Feb37° high11° low
  3. Mar50° high22° low
  4. Apr59° high29° low
  5. May69° high39° low
  6. Jun79° high47° low
  7. Jul89° high54° low
  8. Aug87° high51° low
  9. Sep76° high42° low
  10. Oct60° high30° low
  11. Nov45° high18° low
  12. Dec34° high8° low

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020

Where it is

Towns along the route
Shell

Source: USGS GNIS populated places

Nearby

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 2 miles of the route, PostGIS distance)

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