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Casper Mountain is a long mountain at the north end of the Laramie Mountains overlooking Casper, Wyoming along the North Platte River. There are many recreation opportunities on this mountain. Casper Mountain has one of very few ski areas with a parking/entry point located above the resort. It is known as Hogadon Ski Area. Although small, the ski area provides the largest source of winter entertainment on the mountain. Other activities include cross country skiing and snowmobiling.

In the summer Casper Mountain can be a great place for camping, and in the fall some hunt for deer and elk.

On the west flank of the mountain, Jackson canyon, one of the largest migratory populations of bald eagles in the world take shelter during certain times of the year. This mountain is also host to annual summer-solstice gathering at Crimson Dawn Ranch. This event, based upon children's stories told by a local woman to her children in the 1930's and 40's, has grown into a local tradition, with hundreds of families migrating up the mountain to see actors re-enact tales of witches and warlocks.

Unlike many mountains in Wyoming, Casper Mountain is largely privately owned.

Casper Mountain is home to Beartrap Meadow, a large open space at the base of the road leading to the far east side of the mountain. Large parties have been held there in the past. The Beartrap meadow area houses several campsites for picnics and relaxing.

Casper Mountain is also home to the radio towers of all of Casper's TV and FM signals. A cross country ski area cuts right through the area known as Tower Hill. Some of the trails are lit at night providing night skiing.

The southern side of the mountain is bordered by another mountain known as Muddy Mountain, which in itself, has many recreation opportunities.

In August 2006 a large wildfire, known as the Jackson Canyon Fire burned over 10,000 acres on the western end of Casper Mountain.

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