Casper Mountain travel guide

Casper Mountain is a long mountain at the north end of the Laramie Mountains overlooking Casper, Wyoming along the North Platte River. At a top elevation of 8130 feet, the mountain rises approximately 3000 feet above Casper. There are many recreation opportunities on the mountain. Casper Mountain has one of very few ski areas with a parking/entry point located above the resort. It is known as Hogadon Ski Area. Although small, the ski area provides the largest source of winter entertainment on the mountain. Other activities include cross country skiing and snowmobiling.
Unlike many mountains in Wyoming, Casper Mountain is largely privately owned, however there are still several miles worth of canyons and hills for the adventurous backpacker.
In the summer Casper Mountain can be a great place for camping, and in the fall some hunt for deer and elk. A trail known as "The Braille Trail" offers a short scenic hike, and is meant for those who are blind, but caters to everyone. The area around the trail has picnic sites, and is popular during the summer. The trail is accessible on a road near the base of Tower Hill.
On the west flank of the mountain, Jackson canyon, one of the largest migratory populations of bald eagles in the world take shelter during certain times of the year. This mountain is also host to annual summer-solstice gathering at Crimson Dawn Ranch. This event, based upon children's stories told by a local woman to her children in the 1930's and 40's, has grown into a local tradition, with hundreds of families migrating up the mountain to see actors re-enact tales of witches and warlocks. The area around the ranch is reported to be haunted by the woman. (...) more....

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