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Wyoming Pathways’ goal is to encourage safe bicycling and walking – helping to create better WY! Who we are. Visit our web site: http://www.wyopath.org

Wyoming Pathways is a nonprofit organization founded to help communities and enhance public lands across Wyoming by making bicycling, walking and skiing safe, convenient and accessible for both residents and visitors. Wyoming Pathways recognizes the proven personal health and community economic benefits of pathway and trail systems. We will advocate for public policies and investments in public trails, pathways and complete streets for all Wyoming communities. We will help coordinate efforts to advance nonmotorized recreation, transportation trail programs through public outreach, legislative efforts, partnerships and education.

10/08/2026

We recently hit the trail for our first Forest Service field walkthrough of the French Creek Trail, teaming up with local partners and the Brush Creek-Hayden Ranger District and Medicine Bow National Forest to assess sections that need the most maintenance.

We want to be clear that no final decisions have been made yet. Because French Creek is a cherished legacy trail, local input is the most important part of this process. Before any plans are set in stone, we want to hear directly from community members in Laramie and Saratoga about what matters most to you.

Our team plans to walk the trail several more times before hosting our first community listening session in Laramie in November. Stay tuned for more details, and we cannot wait to hear your thoughts on how we can best care for this incredible trail!

10/05/2026

LANDER AREA! The City of Lander will welcome a Montana Conservation Corps crew to City Park from Tuesday, October 6, through Tuesday, October 13, to construct a new looped trail on the west side of the park.

The new trail will be located in the open space south of Fremont Street and west of the playground and stage. During construction, park visitors are asked to avoid the active work area and choose an alternate walking route until the project is complete. City Park will remain open throughout the project.

The project is a partnership between the City of Lander and Wyoming Pathways and is part of ongoing efforts to enhance recreational opportunities and amenities at City Park. Funding from the LOR Foundation will support the natural-surface trail project, as well as the addition of trees and benches in the area.

09/24/2026

Looking back on an incredible two-day partnership in Laramie with Unified Dirt (Joe Stone) and Wyo Trail Fairies FAIRIES on August 22 and 23!

We kicked things off at the Laramie Bike Park ribbon-cutting with adaptive mountain bike demos and great conversations about inclusive design. The next day, Joe led a hands-on field workshop at Happy Jack for local trail crews, diving into practical ways to improve trail accessibility without losing a trail’s natural character.

As a helpful resource update, Wyo Trail FAIRIES will be working to add current adaptive conditions to mapping apps like TrailBot, Trailforks, and AllTrails. Looking for adaptive gear in the area? While UW Rec’s aMTBs require a campus affiliation, the Wyoming Institute for Disabilities (WIND) has public resources available (you can reach Shelby Kappler at 360-953-1644 to learn more).

Excited to keep pushing for trails that welcome everybody!

09/17/2026

Late last month, our team at Wyoming Pathways was so grateful to attend and learn more alongside Lander Without Limits and TrekAbility at Johnny Behind the Rocks for an inspiring Hike & Roll Demo Day!

Families and community members got hands-on experience with adaptive gear, including specialized carriers and all-terrain wheelchairs like the Motus and Huckleberry. Seeing firsthand how these tools open up the trail system reminded us all what true inclusion looks like.

Building accessible spaces means removing physical barriers and ensuring everyone gets to share in the beauty of our public lands. A massive thank you to TrekAbility for bringing these resources and knowledge to the Lander area and our organization.

Want to learn more about how to get involved or access these resources? Reach out directly to Melody at [email protected].

09/14/2026

A massive thank you to the Wyoming Back Country Horsemen!

This dedicated group embodies what community stewardship is all about. They recently rolled up their sleeves to weld and install four brand-new gates on Moses Returns at Johnny Behind the Rocks. Their hard work directly benefits equestrians, hikers, runners, and mountain bikers alike.

When user groups step up to pitch in, incredible things happen for our local trail systems. We are deeply grateful for your partnership and dedication to keeping our public lands thriving!

09/08/2026

Project Highlight: Dry Creek Petrified Tree Environmental Education Area

Located 13 miles east of Buffalo, this unique sagebrush landscape features an easy 0.8-mile interpretive loop showcasing fascinating 60-million-year-old petrified tree remnants.

We are grateful to partner with the BLM to oversee trail remodeling for this incredible site, a project in the works since 2020! Thanks to a grant from the Wyoming Outdoor Recreation Tourism and Trust Fund awarded to the BLM Buffalo Field Office and Johnson County Commissioners, a brand-new ADA-accessible trail will soon replace the current path.

This update builds on wonderful recent accessibility improvements to the area, including upgraded vault toilet ramps, accessible picnic tables, hardened picnic surfaces, and on-site large-print brochures and flora guides. We are proud to help ensure everyone can experience this historic landscape!

09/03/2026

We recently hit the ground at French Creek Trail alongside our incredible partners at Laramie Bikenet, the Wyoming Conservation Corps, and our liaison, Olivia Leviton, to complete a thorough trail assessment!

Before any maintenance gets underway, we want to make sure local voices are front and center. That is why we are hosting community listening sessions this fall and spring in Laramie and Saratoga. Stay tuned for dates and details. We can't wait to hear your thoughts!

09/01/2026

“Some of you might know that I spent a chunk of this year in Santa Fe supporting my partner on a travel contract. Even from afar, I never truly left Wyoming Pathways. I was always cheering from the sidelines, helping out where I could, and diving into other gigs I enjoy, like coordinating volunteers, helping plan the International Climbers Festival, and working with kids at a local daycare in Lander.

It was a nice change of pace and a much needed creative reset, but I am thrilled to share that I am back on board full time as our Community Engagement Manager. Our small but mighty team has so much incredible momentum right now with trail projects happening right here in Lander and across the state. I am eager to reengage and hit the ground running with the work and organization that I love so much.

It feels like I never left (because I kind of never did, haha!), but it is so good to be back in action. I am deeply grateful to continue working with all of our amazing partners and the communities we serve.”

Sincerely,

Grace Templeton :)

08/27/2026

Walk & Roll to School is back!

Join the Lander Climate Action Network for the 2nd Annual Walk & Roll to School event on September 9!

Volunteers are needed to help lead walking and biking groups to Gannett Peak Elementary, Baldwin Creek Elementary, and Lander Middle School. It’s a fun way to help students start the school year with a safe, active, and emission-free trip to school.

Volunteer sign-up deadline: September 2

Students will register separately through information provided by their schools.
Interested in volunteering?

Sign up here and please share with others who may want to help:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSek5SbGBQgJYzIokUED6bXyGqtN0xJUNCZJilgpcyYSSGPo5Q/viewform

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PO BOX 725
Lander, WY
82520

Website

https://linktr.ee/wyomingpathways

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