20 2026, 04

Shared Trails, Shared Responsibility

2026-04-22T09:49:32-06:00April 20th, 2026|Big Goose Natural Area, Hiking, Recent News, Recreation, Trails|

A closer look at dogs, stewardship, and access across SCLT trails As more people head outdoors, SCLT is reminding trail users that access—especially with dogs—comes with responsibility. From the Soldier Ridge Trail System to the Big Goose Natural [...]

27 2026, 03

Hidden Hoot Trail and Hoot Loop Closed for Calving Season Beginning April 1

2026-03-27T08:37:17-06:00March 27th, 2026|Hiking, Recent News, Recreation, Trails|

The Sheridan Community Land Trust (SCLT) reminds trail users that Hidden Hoot Trail and Hoot Loop will be closed to the public for calving season beginning April 1. This annual closure helps reduce stress on livestock during a critical time. [...]

17 2026, 02

A Legacy for Generations: How Don Roberts Is Shaping the Future of Sheridan’s Western Edge

2026-02-17T15:13:23-07:00February 17th, 2026|Community, Conservation, Hiking, Recent News, Trails|

“Maybe the highest and best use of land doesn’t always mean just profitability, but social well-being and consciousness as well.” With those words, longtime rancher and landowner Don Roberts captured the spirit behind one of the most significant land [...]

12 2025, 12

Off-Leash Dog Trails at Big Goose Natural Area Are Here to Stay!

2025-12-17T13:40:11-07:00December 12th, 2025|Big Goose Natural Area, Community, Hiking, Recent News, Recreation, Trails|

Great news for dog lovers! After a successful trial period, the Off-Leash Dog Trail experiment at the SCLT Big Goose Natural Area (BGNA) has officially become a permanent feature. Thanks to responsible use and strong community support, off-leash access [...]

10 2025, 12

New natural areas help balance conservation and housing along the Soldier Ridge Trail System

2025-12-12T15:55:13-07:00December 10th, 2025|Conservation, Hiking, Recent News, Recreation, Trails|

Even more of the land where the Soldier Ridge Trail System is located will now be permanently conserved, ensuring that its open space, productive ranchland, and community recreation opportunities will remain for generations to come. On December 9, 2025, [...]

26 2025, 11

Trails, Volunteers, and Community: SCLT’s Work Featured in AARP’s “Great Places to Live”

2025-11-26T07:21:39-07:00November 26th, 2025|Community, Hiking, Recent News, Recreation, Trails|

“Oh my gosh! This is heaven, right?! This is amazing!” host Patty Kim exclaims from SCLT’s Soldier Ridge Trail as she kicks off AARP’s newest episode of Great Places to Live. The series highlights communities that score well for [...]

24 2025, 11

Good Dogs, Good Trails: Why Pet Control Matters Outdoors

2025-11-24T08:16:00-07:00November 24th, 2025|Big Goose Natural Area, Community, Hiking, Recent News, Recreation, Trails|

As more people head outside to enjoy our community trails, it’s a good time to remember one simple habit that makes a big difference for everyone: keeping your pets under control, even when they’re off-leash. Many of our favorite places [...]

7 2025, 10

SCLT Opens Experimental Off-Leash Dog Area at Big Goose Natural Area

2025-10-07T15:30:20-06:00October 7th, 2025|Big Goose Natural Area, Hiking, Recent News, Recreation, Trails|

Sheridan Community Land Trust (SCLT) is excited to announce the opening of an experimental off-leash dog area at the Big Goose Natural Area (BGNA). This trial program expands recreational opportunities for local dog owners while promoting responsible trail use and [...]

26 2025, 06

New Trails Open to Help You Go From The Base to Bear Gulch at Red Grade Trails

2025-06-26T12:42:22-06:00June 26th, 2025|Hiking, Recent News, Recreation, Trails|

Summer is here, and so are two brand-new trails ready for you to explore at Sheridan Community Land Trust’s Red Grade Trails! Fire Up is now open as a bidirectional hiking and biking trail, and Upper Drifter is a scenic [...]

1 2025, 01

$50,000 Wyoming Recreation Trails Program (RTP) grant to build Highlander Trail at Red Grade Trails in 2025

2025-02-11T09:14:29-07:00January 1st, 2025|Hiking, Recent News, Recreation, Trails|

Update 2/11/25: This project is on hold until the State of Wyoming receives new federal procurement guidelines. We all love recreation opportunities. And we all love amazing partnerships. In an incredible collaboration, Wyoming Pathways secured a $50,000 Wyoming Recreational Trails [...]

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