Central Wyoming has trails—for everyone.
Whether hiking, biking, or horseback riding, find YOUR trails in central Wyoming.
Explore our region’s trails below, and maybe you’ll find yourself out on one soon. From trailheads right in town to options a little more far-flung, there’s something for every day of the week and every month of the year.
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Updated 9-18-24
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Miner loop - dry, clear; some erosion in spots
Mine Shaft (new) - dry, clear
Fools Gold (new) - dry, clear
Eadsville - dry, clear
Copper - dry, clear
Dungeon - dry, clear
Pinball - dry, clear
Nelly’s - dry, clear; some erosion
New Spillway - OPEN!!
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West - dry, clear
East - dry, clear; significant erosion
Upper Main Loop - dry, clear; erosion
Upper Loop - dry, clear
Rotary Park - dry, clear
Cable Route Overlook - dry, clear;
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Dry and clear; erosion in spots
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Duncan Ranch Loop - dry, clear
T-Trail - dry, clear; A-Line Drop OPEN
Transistor - dry, clear
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Open, dry, clear'; high erosion areas
Forest Service crews on site doing fuels work
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dry, clear
All trails are open
Casper Mountain
As central Wyoming’s flagship trail system, this area offers about 10 miles of well-rounded mountain riding, with a mix of flowing singletrack, heart-pounding climbs, and a few chunky, moderately technical sections. Mix and match optional loops and cutoffs to vary length and elevation gain. Eadsville and adjacent trails are well-maintained, and in the winter, select trails are open to fat bikes.
New trails are currently under construction, so stay tuned for updates!
Info and Directions
Mileage: 10 miles, with loop options varying from 1 to 6 miles
Summer use: Hike, Bike, E-bike, Equestrian
Winter use: Nordic ski, Snowshoe, Fat bike (no hiking, no dogs)
Trailhead: About 15 minutes south of Casper on Casper Mountain Road / HWY 251 (Google Maps pin)
Duncan Ranch
Duncan Ranch features a 5-mile main loop with two alternate cut-offs. The trails include flowing sections through pine woods and sage steppe, climbs with expansive views and glimpses of the Laramie Mountains, fast descents and switchbacks, a few small bridges with an optional “skinny,” and some moderately technical rock gardens.
With a 600-foot elevation gain, this trail is moderately challenging and popular for mountain biking, hiking, and horseback riding.
Info and Directions
Mileage: 7 miles, with loop options varying from 3.5 to 5 miles
All-season use: Hike, Bike, E-bike, Equestrian
Trailhead: About 15 minutes south of Glenrock on Boxelder Road (Google Maps pin)
Crossroads
Mostly flat terrain near the North Platte River makes this an approachable trail for beginners. Close proximity to downtown Casper makes it easy to enjoy these trails, even if just for a 30-minute spin. Crossroads tends to dry out early in the spring and stay dry later in the fall than most other trails in the area. Short and sweet, riders can try different loops to increase the length of this trail.
Mileage: 5 miles, with loop options varying from 1 to 3 miles (trails map)
All-season use: Hike, Bike, E-bike
Trailhead: Adjacent to the North Casper Sports Complex off Bryan Stock Trail / North Beverly Street (Google Maps pin)
Bridle Trail
The Bridle Trail begins in Rotary Park. This bi-directional hiking trail (no bikes, please) offers grand views of Garden Creek Falls, the city of Casper, and wide Wyoming plains stretching north. The full outer loop is almost 5 miles long and very steep in parts, rising over 1,200 feet. Viewing platforms and sitting benches can be found throughout the lower trail areas.
The Park is open year round, dawn to dusk, weather conditions and snow accumulation prevailing.
Mileage: 5 miles, with options varying from 1/4 to 5 miles (trails map)
All-season use: Hike, Equestrian
Trailhead: About 10 minutes south of Casper, just off Garden Creek Road (Google Maps pin)
Platte Creek
This lower-elevation trail offers early- and late-season singletrack when snows cover higher trails. Mix and match optional loops to vary terrain, length, and elevation gain. The southern loop offers a semi-technical stretch of rock garden, while the inner loop adds additional distance and elevation gain and loss. Several small bridges are maintained to ease water crossings along the Squaw Creek trails.
Mileage: 6 miles, with loop options varying from 3.5 to 4.5 miles (trails map)
All-season use: Hike, Bike, E-bike, Equestrian
Trailhead: Five minutes south on Coates Road from CY Avenue / HWY 220 (Google Maps pin)
