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

Avalanches come in many shapes and sizes and have injured or killed a growing number of snowmobilers over the past decade. Since even the smallest slides can be dangerous if you are in the wrong place at the wrong time, learning to recognize avalanche terrain is the first step toward snowmobiling more safely when riding in the mountains.

Most avalanche accidents can be avoided with simple education and preparation, so select one of the topics below to learn more about avalanches, how to make informed decisions, and how to travel more safely when snowmobiling in avalanche terrain. Have fun on the slopes – but make sure you respect the terrain and make good decisions so that you, your family, and friends can return home safe and uninjured.

Western Wyoming - Avalanche Forecast Center-
Southern Wyoming and Northern Colorado- Avalanche Forest Center

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.

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