Vedauwoo
Vedauwoo is a high-elevation area of cracked granite domes and granite tors located just east of Laramie, Wyoming. Visitors come for bouldering, trail running, and accessible backcountry camping**, with nearby facilities in Medicine Bow National Forest.
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Geography
| Address | Vedauwoo, near Laramie, WY 82070, USAInterstate 80 Exit 329 or 330 |
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| Continent | North America |
| Region | Western United States |
| Subregion | High Plains |
| Country | United States |
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Albany County |
| District | Medicine Bow National Forest |
| City | Laramie |
| Neighborhood | Vedauwoo Recreation Area |
| Postal Code | 82070 |
| Timezone | AmericaDenver |
| Latitude | 41.118 |
| Longitude | -105.365 |
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9:34 PM LOCAL TIMEVedauwoo is a striking high-desert landscape of cracked granite domes, limber pines, and narrow alpine trails just east of Laramie and the Medicine Bow Peaks. Formed by ancient geological forces and glacial carving, the area is renowned for technical bouldering accessible from short approaches, as well as longer hiking routes that traverse the surrounding valleys and summit rims. The terrain is alternately open and exposed at higher elevations and cloaked in pine and shrubland in the lower draws; elevation ranges roughly from 9,000 to 9,400 feet. Accessible facilities include a nearby visitors’ center, established campgrounds, and day-use trails. The area’s stark ridgelines and jagged tors make it a favorite for photo stops and fall colors, while trail users should prepare for changeable weather and high-altitude travel. Interpretive signage and aims at responsible recreation are available at the main trailheads—users should come prepared for leave-no-trace practice, varied terrain, and alpine hazards.
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