We work to create new recreation opportunities in Sheridan County for public benefit. Access to abundant recreation opportunities is critical to cultivating healthy communities. Whether it be hiking, mountain biking, boating, birding, or just having access to a beautiful and safe place to spend time with your family outside, new recreation opportunities are a win win for residents and visitors. Making it easy for families to get outside and recreate also connects the next generation with the outdoors and makes Sheridan County a more desirable place to live.

The Red Grade Trail System offers more than 20 miles of scenic, non-motorized trails for hikers, bikers, and equestrians to explore year-round from five trailheads. Winding through State, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), and Bighorn National Forest lands, these looping trails range from peaceful strolls through wildflower meadows to challenging rides with sweeping views of the Bighorns.

Every mile of Red Grade exists thanks to community support. Funded entirely by grants and private donations to Sheridan Community Land Trust, the trail system is a testament to what’s possible when people come together to connect with nature, support outdoor recreation, and help preserve the landscapes we all love.

Discover why the 117-acre SCLT Big Goose Natural Area is considered a true community jewel. This special place blends outdoor recreation, agriculture, conservation, and history in a way that connects you to the land and its stories — now and for generations to come.

Stroll along two miles of scenic mowed trails, cast a line or launch a float on Big Goose Creek, and explore nature, history, and local wildlife through engaging conservation demonstrations, historic sites, interpretive signs, and an outdoor classroom. There’s something here for everyone to enjoy, learn from, and be inspired by.

The Soldier Ridge Trail System offers more than 10 miles of connected trails just minutes from Sheridan, including the original Soldier Ridge Trail along with Hidden Hoot, The Link, Kicking Horse, and Double Eagle. Easily accessed from three convenient trailheads, this scenic network invites visitors to hike, bike, or ride while taking in sweeping views of the Bighorn Mountains and the surrounding open space. Much of the trail system crosses working ranch land that local families have partnered with Sheridan Community Land Trust to permanently conserve, ensuring this special blend of open space, recreation, ranching, and wildlife habitat remains part of Sheridan County’s landscape for generations to come.

The Green Room Trail, located in the City of Sheridan’s Malcolm Wallop Park, offers a 1.25-mile natural-surface path that’s perfect for anyone looking to add a little adventure to their walk, run, or ride. This scenic trail connects with the Sheridan Pathway, giving users a chance to leave the pavement behind and explore the park’s beauty from new perspectives — with elevated views of the landscape and peaceful stretches that follow the banks of Goose Creek.

Leave the hiking boots at home and bring your paddle instead — the Tongue River Water Trail is all about exploring Sheridan County from the water. This unique paddling trail follows the streams and rivers of central Sheridan County, part of a long-term community vision to improve public access and safe floating conditions along our region’s floatable waterways. Whether you’re out for a peaceful float or an afternoon of adventure, grab a map and enjoy a day on the water surrounded by the beauty of Wyoming’s landscapes.