Near Soldier Ridge Trail
Looking Southwest towards the Bighorn Mountains. Black Tooth Mountain stands over 13,000' high.
Near Soldier Ridge Trail
Sunset on Soldier Ridge with the Bighorn Mountains to the west.
Near Soldier Ridge Trail
Sunset from the start of Soldier Ridge Trail looking north towards the plains.
Near Soldier Ridge Trail
Soldier Ridge Trail looking west towards the snow-capped Bighorn Mountains in early spring.

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Hike Trail

Soldier Ridge Trail

4.0 (5 Ratings)
A relatively quick and easy hike with spectacular views of the Big Horn Mountains.
4
mi
Distance
669
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Access Issues
No camping, motorized vehicles, fires or fireworks, hunting or discharging of firearms.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
3.98mi
Distance
669ft
Elevation Gain
212ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
4,563ft
High Point
4,059ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Directions: From Sheridan travel west on 5th St, a five minute drive from downtown Sheridan. When the road becomes gravel, take the 2nd left and cross a cattle guard. Turn right into the trailhead parking area. From the trailhead follow the mullti-use (walking/jogging/hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking) but non-motorized trail as it generally heads west toward the foot hills of the Big Horn Mountains. The trail is mostly natural surface and should not be used after any significant precipitation event.

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