About the Trails Program

Wyoming has over 8,500 miles of trails managed by a variety of agencies. Trail opportunities in Wyoming are many and diverse. Wyoming’s trails are located in areas ranging from deep river canyons to high desert plains, to high mountain crags and alpine meadows, to community greenways. Hikers, bicyclists, equestrians, skiers, snowmobilers, historians, ORV (off road vehicle) riders and community pathway users all use Wyoming’s statewide system of trails. Outdoor recreation has been an important part of the State’s way of life for many years.

The State Trails Program does not own any property or directly control any trail, the Program partners with other land management agencies to maintain, create and provide funding and or labor and equipment for trails. An emphasis is placed upon the federal lands that host 98% of all trails in Wyoming. The State Trails Program is primarily funded through motorized user and registration fees - the Program is charged with administering the snowmobile and ORV program in Wyoming. Management of Non-Motorized Trails is a secondary role since other federal, state and local agencies are the primary non-motorized trail managers in Wyoming.

Please remember to Tread Lightly© and carry a current travel management map or land use map from the land managing agency. It is your responsibility to know local land management allowances and restrictions.

Avalanche

AVALANCHE OFFICIALS WORKING WITH THE WYOMING STATE TRAILS PROGRAM ARE WARNING WINTER SPORTS ENTHUSIASTS TO BE EXTRA CAREFUL THIS SEASON. EIGHTEEN AVALANCE FATALITIES HAVE OCCURED IN WESTERN NORTH AMERICA IN the PAST TWO WEEKS INCLUDING ONE THIS PAST WEEKEND IN JACKSON HOLE. BOB COMEY (pronounced like Home-ee) , DIRECTOR OF THE BRIDGER TETON NATIONAL FOREST AVALANCHE CENTER IN JACKSON HOLE, SAYS THAT PEOPLE NEED TO BE AWARE THAT DANGEROUS CONDITIONS EXIST WITH AN UNSTABLE SNOW PACK.

"The best thing that they could do is learn to recognize avalanche terrain and how to select a safe route through that terrain. Conservative choices are essential right now at least the near short term and maybe even longer. People need to be aware of this and avoid avalanche prone slopes due to these dangerous unusual conditions.

Click here for more information.

Snow Conditions

Persons wishing to enjoy Wyoming’s many miles of snowmobiling trails can access current weather and snow information by clicking here.

This website provides information from sensors located at SNOtel sites through the state. These sites include temperature (current and average), snow depth, snow water equivalent and weather forecast information provided by the Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service. The Wyoming State Trails Program also posts trail grooming information and any special advisories.

For more information about snowmobiling in Wyoming or the Wyoming State Trails program, please visit the website or a local snowmobile permit selling agent.

Trails Advisory Council Meeting

Date: Thursday, November 19th
Time: 10:00 AM
Place: Pronghorn Meeting Room in Lander, Wyoming

For questions please contact Tracy Williams or 307-777-8681.

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