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Sundance Visitor's Guide 24 Welcome to Real Sundance SUNDANCE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE et the name Sundance evoke images of a rowdy Butch PO Box 1004, Sundance, WY 82729 Cassidy & the Sundance Kid leading the Wild Bunch Phone: 307-283-1000 on the longest stretch of train and bank robberies in LOld West history. Then imagine serene Native Ameri- www.SUNDANCEWYOMING.com can villagers camped at the base of the majestic Sundance Mountain where they performed their sacred Sun Dances. CHAMBER OFFICERS: Steve Lenz, President Dan Fairbanks, Vice President Immerse yourself in Sundance’s true west story where out- Dorothy Greenwood, Secretary laws weren’t actors and North American cultures were on a Andy Miller, Treasurer collision course. This historic gateway Wyoming town is only 28 miles from America’s First National Monument, Devils Tower. The Sun- dance area offers uncrowded, four-season outdoor activities in over 125,000 acres of National Forest. In the community, excel- Emergency: Fire - Police - Ambulance ..................................911 lent restaurants and relaxing bars, motels, resorts, and quaint Crook County Sheriff .............................................307-283-1225 retail shops await you at the end of the day. Sundance Police Department ...............................307-283-3000 Be sure to visit the Crook County Museum and have your picture taken with the Sundance Kid, in the town where the Sundance Fire Department ....................................307-283-1296 Kid got his name! Sundance City Hall .............................................307-283-3451 Sundance Public Library ..........................307-283-1006 Crook County Medical Services ..........307-283-3501 Sundance Clinic ................................. 307-283-2476 Sundance Swimming Pool ..............307-283-2133 INDEX Sundance City Map ................................... 12-13 Outdoor Recreation ......................................2-3 Sundance Community ...........................14 & 16 Adventure Map .............................................4-5 Crook County Museum ................................. 15 Climbing Devils Tower ................................... 7 Events ........................................................18-22 Sundance Chamber Directory ....................8-11 Coupons ......................................................... 23 SUNDANCE MOUNTAIN Site where Native American tribes once sun-danced SUNDANCEWYOMING.COM | 2017 VISITORS GUIDE & BUSINESS DIRECTORY SUNDANCE WYOMING 1 Refer to the map on page 4 & 5 for the REAL WEST OUTDOOR RECREATION location of these trails, attractions and more! herever you call home, you will find the perfect fit for AT A GLANCE your search for adventure in Sundance, Wyoming. The seasons talk plainly to us here in Sundance, and they BEARLODGE MOUNTAINS & Wdictate the direction we take to enjoy breathtaking esca- BLACK HILLS NATIONAL FOREST pades that thrill our hearts! In spring, summer and fall, hiking in the beautiful Bear- F Hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, geocaching, and lodge Mountains and the Black Hills National Forest of Wyo- camping. motor vehicle and ATV trails; 50 miles of ming will suit almost anyone. In spring, the hills are spread single-track trails with numerous wild flowers. In summer the prairie grass F Four convenient trailheads waves in the breeze as you make your way to higher and cool- F 170,000 acres of public Forest Service land er elevations. In fall the trees wear their most colorful attire, and wildlife enjoy the seasons just as we do. And, of course, F 200 miles of forest roads the winter wonderland that Sundance enjoys is nothing short F 60 miles of groomed snowmobile trails; also plentiful of spectacular. Snow machines, skis, snow shoes, and some- cross-country skiing and snowshoeing times just warm hiking boots will carry you to new heights of F 19,000 acres of public walk-in hunting areas beauty. We invite you to go out and play! Golf Fishing Walking/Hiking Trail Rodeos/Ropings Geocache GPS Walking Tour Shopping/Art Rec Center/Pool Skate Park Tubing Down the River Photo Courtesy WY Dept. of Tourism 2 SUNDANCE WYOMING 2017 VISITORS GUIDE & BUSINESS DIRECTORY | SUNDANCEWYOMING.COM Off Road Adventure Awaits he Bearlodge district of the Black Hills covers over 130,000 acres and has some very diverse ATV trails and forest roads. There are two off-road trailheads in Tthe Bearlodge: Blacktail Creek Trailhead near Hulett and the Reuter Campground Trailhead near Sundance. The trails cover high ridges and low valleys with an abundance of wild- life including elk, deer, and antelope. There are forest roads to challenge any rider. There are two improved campgrounds and rough camping throughout the forest. ORV permit stickers are available at the Rapid Stop Conoco at Hwy 90 exit 185 for $25. Trail Maps are available at the for- est Service office on 21st Street and Cleveland in Sundance. Bring your own ATV or rent one for the day at locations in Spearfish and Gillette Abundant Hunting and Fishing Opportunities ATV & SNOWMOBILE PERMITS available at: BEARLODGE MOUNTAINS • Rapid Stop & BLACK BUTTES 20059 US Hwy 14, Sundance F Public access, camping available 307-283-2240 F Elk, mountain lion, antelope, mule deer, whitetail deer, turkeys MAPS available online SAND CREEK and at: F Blue ribbon trout stream F • Bearlodge Ranger District 16 miles southeast of Sundance F 101 S. 21st Street, Sundance Public access F 307-283-1361 Tubing, fishing, swimming and camping F Brown trout and rainbow trout KEYHOLE STATE PARK F 23 miles west of Sundance F Boating, fishing, swimming and camping F Well stocked lake F Daily Use Fee: $4 per vehicle, per day (residents); $6 per vehicle, per day (non-resident) F More information: www.wyoparks.state.wy.us Photo Courtesy WY Dept. of Tourism FACEBOOK/SUNDANCEWYCHAMBER For digital version of activity map, visit FIND REAL WEST ADVENTURE www.exploresundance.com 12 1 RUETER CAMPGROUND / TRAILHEAD, > Campground has primitive campsites with pit toilets and water 9 available. Trailhead for Carson Draw trail system in the southern «¬ Bearlodge Mountains, biking, hiking, horseback, cross country skiing. Also trailhead for ORV or snowmachine trails throughout the Bearlodge Mountains. 24 2 BLACKTAIL CREEK TRAILHEAD U > Trailhead offering access to the northern Bearlodge Mountains. ATV, ORV and snowmachine trails. 3 WARREN PEAK LOOKOUT TOWER 7 > FREE attraction. 6,650 ft. elevation. Active fire lookout for the Devils Tower «¬ northern hills, once was the first nuclear powered radar station in National Monument 3 the country. Climb the tower for a great view of the area and «¬ beautiful sunsets. 4 BLACK BUTTES / FISH CANYON REC AREA > Trailhead on Canyon Springs Road for hiking, biking, snowshoeing and fat tire biking in the winter. Non-motorized. 14 8 5 COOK LAKE CAMPGROUND / 2 «¬ SWALLOW TAIL HIKING TRAIL «¬ > Primitive campsites with pit toilets and water available. Cook Lake is stocked with trout. Hiking, biking and kayaking. 6 RUETERS GRAVE > Gravesite of an early settler / prospector who settled in the Bearlodge Mountains. One of Rueters mines can be seen just 6 further up the trail. «¬1 «¬ 7 FOREST SERVICE OFFICE > Information for Bearlodge Mountains including ATV Maps, and hunting information. 12 DEVILS TOWER NATIONAL MONUMENT 10 8 «¬ SUNDANCE POND > A native American sacred site. 5 > Pond is stocked with trout. Hiking, kayaking, and picnicking. Hiking & climbing. «¬ 9 SUNDANCE HORSE CAMP 13 RAPID STOP CONOCO GAS STATION TRAILHEAD > ORV Permits. > Primitive campsites with horse corrals. Trailhead for several different trails into 14 BLACK IRON GUNS the southern Bearlodge Mountains. Hiking, biking, and horseback. > Hunting, fishing licenses and guns. 10 SAND CREEK REC AREA 15 WYOMING VISITOR CENTER > Several fishing access areas along Sand Creek, class 1 trout > Learn more about Wyoming with local, expert advice from stream. Primitive campsites with pit toilets. Hiking, biking the staff. Maps, brochures and other resources available. and float tubing. 16 VORE BUFFALO JUMP 11 DUGOUT GULCH BOTANICAL TRAIL > Natural sinkhole used by Plains Indians as a trap for bison > Hiking, horseback riding, bicycling and cross-country skiing. Premier archaeological site with historical, scientific No motorized vehicles allowed. & educational exhibits. «¬4 4 SUNDANCE WYOMING 2017 VISITORS GUIDE & BUSINESS DIRECTORY | SUNDANCEWYOMING.COM For digital version of activity map, visit www.exploresundance.com «¬9 2 U111 5 16 90 15 «¬7 10 «¬3 6 3 118 Warren «¬ Peak «¬2 BEARLODGE MTNS. 9 6 N «¬ Grand Canyon Rd. 11 W E «¬ Moskee Rd. 7 S 14 8 14 1310 «¬ 5 BLACK HILLS «¬ NATIONAL SUNDANCE FOREST 90 535 116 4 BLACK «¬4 BUTTES FACEBOOK/SUNDANCEWYCHAMBER 5 FIND REAL WEST ADVENTURE Nearby Parks Sundance is central to some of this country’s greatest treasures. Stay in Sundance and see it all! Keyhole Reservoir, WY State Park ..............32 mi. Spearfish Canyon ..........................................33 mi. Devils Tower National Monument ...............27 mi. Crazy Horse Monument ................................86 mi. to Mount Rushmore National Memorial ........102 mi. Grilled - Greatness Yellowstone National Park .........................365 mi. Top Quality Beef & Buffalo Steaks BBQ Ribs Brisket Seafood Located on the border of Pasta Daily Specials South Dakota & Wyoming Fine Wine & Spirits Right off I-90, Exit 205 307-643-7173 Open 4pm Daily View our full menu & daily specials The Sundance Kid at buffalojumpsteak.com One February morning in 1887, a young fella named Harry Longabaugh,
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