
Where is Libby Lake?
Usa, north-america
1.12 km
3,289 m
moderate
Year-round
high mountain, crystal-clear snow-melt lake
at an elevation of 3.289m (10,790ft) above sea level, located in Albany County, in the US state of Wyoming. It's one of the
highest roads in Wyoming
Sugarloaf and Medicine Bow Peak
as the backdrop, is located south of
northwestern part of Wyoming
How long is the road to Libby Lake?
The road to the lake is
but in pretty good condition. Itβs called
. Starting at WY-130, the road is 1.12km (0.7 mile) long. The drive offers
delightful views of the Snowy Range
Is the road to Libby Lake open in winter?
Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest
, the road is usually closed from
late October through late June or early July
(depending on snow). It is not generally snow-free until
late June or even July
in some years. It has a
to drive on, due to snowfall and elevation.
How to get ready to get to Libby Lake?
The road can be a bit
with you as you explore, and keep an eye out for
. Be fully prepared for
and pack multiple layers along with
Highway 111 hugs the mountains and connects Palm Springs to the rest of the valley
Driving the Custer Motorway to Mill Creek Summit
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Road Details
- Country
- Usa
- Continent
- north-america
- Length
- 1.12 km
- Max Elevation
- 3,289 m
- Difficulty
- moderate
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