The Huston Park Wilderness is located in south central

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in the

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. Entirely within Medicine Bow National Forest, the wilderness was designated in 1984 to preserve the northernmost section of the central

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, an area of high mountain peaks and coniferous forest.

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s do not allow motorized or mechanized vehicles, including bicycles. Although

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and

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are allowed with proper permit, no roads or buildings are constructed and there is also no logging or

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, in compliance with the 1964

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. Wilderness areas within National Forests and Bureau of Land Management areas also allow

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in season.

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* * * Protected areas of Carbon County, Wyoming Wilderness areas of Wyoming Medicine Bow National Forest Protected areas established in 1984 1984 establishments in Wyoming {{Wyoming-protected-area-stub

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