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United States US-14A Difficulty: 8/10

Bighorn Scenic Byway & Medicine Wheel Passage

Traverses northern Wyoming's Bighorn Mountains past the sacred ancient Medicine Wheel site. The western descent into Lovell features an infamous 10-mile sustained 10% downgrade with steep runaway truck ramps and panoramic views stretching across the entire Bighorn Basin. Demands heavy reliance on engine braking.

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Distance
Distance
44 mi
71 km total run
Turns
Turns
140
3.2 turns per mile
Summit
Summit
9,430 ft
Pass Summit
Surface
Surface
Paved (Twisty)
Difficulty: 8/10
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Start: Burgess Junction, WY End: Lovell, WY
Elevation Profile 3,830 – 9,430 ft
SUMMIT 9,430 FT
Pass Summit
Apex Density Index 3.2 curves / mi
Scenic Sweeper Technical Switchback
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Start Point Burgess Junction, WY 44.7644, -107.5186
Summit / High Point Pass Summit 9,430 FT Summit
End Destination Lovell, WY 44.8389, -108.3931
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many curves and miles is Bighorn Scenic Byway & Medicine Wheel Passage?

Bighorn Scenic Byway & Medicine Wheel Passage spans 44 miles and packs approximately 140 curves (3.2 curves per mile) with an elevation delta of 3,830 ft - 9,430 ft and technical rating 8/10.

Where are the start and end coordinates?

The route starts at Burgess Junction, WY (Latitude 44.7644, Longitude -107.5186) and finishes at Lovell, WY (Latitude 44.8389, Longitude -108.3931).

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