Big Trails, Wyoming facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Big Trails, Wyoming
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 Big Trails, Wyoming
Location in Wyoming
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| Country | United States |
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Washakie |
| Elevation | 4,793 ft (1,461 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 1585520 |
Big Trails is a small, unincorporated place in north-central Wyoming. It is located in the eastern part of Washakie County. This means it's not an official town with its own government, but rather a community.
You can reach Big Trails by taking Wyoming Highway 434. This road goes north for 21 miles to a place called Ten Sleep. If you head south on the same highway, you'll travel over mountains to other small communities like Lost Cabin, Lysite, and Moneta. To the east, across the Bighorn Mountains, are Barnum and Mayoworth.
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History of Big Trails
What is the Ainsworth House?
Big Trails has a bit of history! The Ainsworth House is a special building in the area. It was built way back in 1886.
This house is so important that it's listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This is like a special list of buildings, sites, or objects that are important in American history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, or culture. Being on this list helps protect the building and recognize its value.
Geography and Landscape
Where is Big Trails located?
Big Trails is nestled in a unique natural area called the Big Horn Basin. It sits on the northwest side of a mountain ridge.
The area is close to where two mountain ranges meet: the eastern part of the Owl Creek Mountains and the southern part of the Bighorn Mountains.
What is the Big Trails Fault?
The southern part of the Bighorn Mountains has something called the Big Trails Fault. A fault is a crack in the Earth's crust where rocks have moved past each other. Because of this fault, there can be some small seismic activity (like tiny earthquakes) in the area.
What does "Nowood" mean?
You might hear the word "Nowood" a lot around Big Trails. It's a local term used to describe a few things:
- The Nowood River, which flows nearby.
- The Nowood Valley, the area around the river.
- Wyoming Highway 434, which is also known as the Nowood Road.
