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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 tr

ails, 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.

05/27/2026

We are excited to share that construction has officially kicked off at Johnny Behind the Rocks! We are partnering with TPT Trails to bring Moses Returns to life, with Wyoming Pathways staff providing project oversight in collaboration with the BLM.

Please stay off the trail: We know you are excited to ride it, but please stay off the Moses Returns work zone while construction is ongoing. This allows our crews to work safely and ensures the trail is built to the highest possible standard.

We need your help: Projects like this require constant attention. Our staff is on-site multiple times a week to oversee the build, manage the partnership, and ensure every turn is built right. This requires significant staff time and operational support.

We are participating in the Lander Challenge for Charities to fund project management for this project. If you want to see Moses Returns open as soon as possible, please consider making a gift through the Challenge for Charities between now and July 10th. Your donation is matched, making it go even further!

Donate here: https://lander.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=1124

05/07/2026

We are finishing what we started at Johnny Behind the Rocks near Lander! After the government shutdown delay, we are officially moving forward to complete three major trail additions this year: Moses Returns (4-mile trail), Egyptian Time Machine (extension), and the alternate line called Dad Jokes.

These trails represent a massive step forward for our local riding and hiking community. Completing them requires significant coordination and operational support. By donating to Wyoming Pathways through Challenge for Charities, you are helping us finalize these projects and get them open for everyone to enjoy.

Every donation made between NOW and July 10th is boosted by a match from the Lander Community Foundation.

Visit this link to support the expansion of JBR trails now: https://lander.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=1124

Thank you for your support!

04/01/2026

Big things are on the horizon for us! We are hitting the road at the end of April to focus on the Great American Rail-Trail. Our team will host strategic meetings with local partners in Lovell, Greybull, Lusk, and Douglas to gather input and plan for the future of this nationwide project. We look forward to the collaboration and momentum these sessions will bring to each community.

Afterward, we will head to the Wyoming Outdoor Recreation Summit in Saratoga. We are excited to host a presention our completed updates on the local Tie Hack Trail and lead a field trip for summit attendees. If you are attending the summit, we hope you will join us for this walk-through. It was a huge undertaking last year, and our team (and partners, of course) spent countless hours in the field to make it happen. We are incredibly proud of this project and can't wait to show you all of the improvements!

03/20/2026

ATTENTION BIKEPACKERS:
The Adventure Cycling Association has officially launched the Golden Gravel Trail - a new 3,804 mile mixed-surface route traversing 8 states from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean, including Wyoming! With 65% of the route on unpaved surfaces, the trail combines off-road riding with stunning American landscapes, from rolling Ozark hills and endless Great Plains to stark deserts, challenging alpine passes, and the dramatic Pacific coastline. We are excited about this new opportunity for cyclists to see a little corner of our state, and the amazing riding Wyoming has to offer.

Check out Adventure Cycling Association for more info on the Golden Gravel Trail, and make sure to let us know if you have a chance to ride it! 🚴

03/18/2026

2025 was a landmark year for Wyoming Pathways. From record-breaking fundraising to the development of new trails and our collaborative advocacy for safer roads, we are incredibly proud of what we achieved together. In our 2025 Annual Report, you will find information on completed projects, ongoing initiatives, messages from our staff, and statistics that highlight the hard work accomplished with your support. Here are some exciting stats from the past year:

💥Approximately 27,456 linear feet of new trails built
💥Approximately 11,088 linear feet of trails maintained
💥Approximately 59,664 linear feet of flag lines placed for future trails
💥$850,000 in grant funding secured and reinvested into Wyoming communities
💥$13,000+ in staff time dedicated to trail project management
💥8 active transportation projects completed
💥2,903 members supporting our work
💥20+ events held or attended across the state

Everything we achieve at Wyoming Pathways is made possible by the incredible support of our partners and donors, and we are truly grateful to have you with us. Cheers to another amazing year ahead!

Check out the full report here:https://wyopath.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2025-Annual-Report.pdf

03/06/2026

Wyoming Pathways is excited to attend the City of Lander Open House on Wednesday, March 11, from 3:00 to 6:00 PM at the Lander Community and Convention Center. Stop by our booth to hear about exciting local updates, including the installation of new pedestrian-activated crosswalks at dangerous, high-traffic intersections (a project we are working on with the city and the LOR Foundation) and the progress of three new trails at Johnny Behind the Rocks. We will also be discussing our ongoing advocacy for trail funding across the entire state. There is no formal presentation, so come enjoy one-on-one conversations with our team. We look forward to seeing you there!

If you are unable to attend the open house, please contact City Hall at (307) 332-2870 ext. 113 to make alternative arrangements.

02/26/2026

As a small nonprofit organization, our partners are essential to getting our work done, and we want to recognize all the amazing businesses that support us with everything from sponsorship to printing.

Special shoutout to PBR Printing in Cheyenne for helping us facilitate an awesome event to bring together representatives, senators, and community leaders from around the state to rally around the growth of outdoor recreation during the Legislative Session last week.

We are grateful for all of our local partners who make our work possible - thank you!

If your business or organization is interested in partnering, get in touch! We are always excited to connect.

02/21/2026

ACTION ALERT: Support the future of Wyoming’s outdoor recreation with a quick email NOW. We are advocating for HB0001 and Amendment 3083 to help fund projects like the Lovell trail system more quickly.

Amendment 3083 moves money from the state’s rainy day fund to put $20 million into long-term savings and $10 million directly into the income account. This means grant dollars can be awarded to communities immediately instead of years from now.

Contact your House member and ask them to support HB0001 and Amendment 3083. Your personal stories about why this matters to you are the most effective way to make an impact. Contact info link: https://www.wyoleg.gov/Legislators?blm_aid=0

If you have questions, please reach out to Michael at [email protected].

Amendment link:https://wyoleg.gov/2026/Amends/HB0001H3083.pdf

02/18/2026

Curious about the next big trail connection in Wyoming? We advocate for every corner of the state, but our first project preview of the year takes us to Johnny Behind the Rocks in Lander.

After a year of intensive planning alongside the BLM, we are moving forward with "Moses Returns." This 4-mile multi-use connection between Red Ridge and the "Waterfall Trail" at Johnny Behind the Rocks will serve hikers, mountain bikers, trail runners, and equestrians.

Despite a slight delay caused by the Autumn 2025 government shutdown, our team is energized for a productive year. We are currently scheduled to complete "Moses Returns" while also working on completing "Egyptian Time Machine" (to the parking lot) and the alternate line, "Dad Jokes."

More updates to come!

02/11/2026

Wondering how the Great American Rail-Trail (GART) will cross the Cowboy State? The Great American Rail-Trail is an ambitious project to create a 3,700-mile multi-use trail stretching from Washington, D.C. to Washington State. Wyoming is a critical piece of this national puzzle, and Wyoming Pathways is partnering with the GART team to find the most feasible and community-supported connections across our state.

To make sure this trail reflects local needs, we are hosting community visioning meetings known as charrettes sometime this Spring in Lusk, Douglas, Greybull, and Lovell. We can't wait to hear from these communities. We will update you as we get closer to these events!

Want more information on this project? Check out their website: https://www.railstotrails.org/site/greatamericanrailtrail/content/wyoming/

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PO BOX 725
Lander, WY
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