Directions: Miners Cabin Trail can be reached from the Medicine Bow Peak Scenic Overlook. From Laramie, take Wyoming Highway 130 west. Travel about 14 miles past Centennial, look for signs to the overlook. Lake Marie Falls can be reached by continuing on WY 14 for another 2 miles to the Lake Marie Trailhead.

A third option is the French Creek Trailhead which is another .25 miles down the Highway on the left.

Miners Cabin Trail is a 0.6 mile long loop that travels past what remains of the Red Mask Mine. This mine, which was last operating in the 1920s, marks the end of the mining era around Medicine Bow Peak.

At the junction of Miners Cabin Trail and Tipper Trail is the remains of the old cabin where those who worked the Red Mask Mine lived.

Lake Marie Falls Trail is a very short (0.2 mile) loop with excellent views of the falls with the mountains in the background. This is the origin of South French Creek.

The western end of Tipple Trail has two places with benches providing excellent views of French Creek and the mountains.

-There are no parking or day use fees at any of the three trailheads.

-The trails are open as long as Wyoming Highway 130 is cleared of snow.

-These trails range in elevation from 10,280 feet to 10,810 feet.

-Approved Activities Include: Hiking and Mountain Biking but Mountain Bikes are only allowed from the Lake Marie and French Creek Trailheads to provide access to French Creek Trail.

-Dogs are welcome on the trails but must be under control at all times.

Trail Description Courtesy Lone Moose Ski Shop.