Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Arvada, Wyoming

Reanus Cone Trail Part 1 is a scenic, beginner-friendly escape that winds through the mixed ponderosa pines and expansive high meadows of the Custer National Forest in southeastern Montana. Perfect for stock four-wheel-drive vehicles, SxSs, and dirt bikes, this 4.4-mile unpaved route offers a relaxi...
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Reanus Cone Road is a single-lane wide dirt track that leads up and over the Reanus Cone, a geological feature in Powder River County, Montana. This road weaves upward through beautiful pines and grassland to travel large meadows and grassland at its summit. Primitive camping is available, especiall...
Learn more about Reanus Cone Trail Part 2

Weston Hills is an excellent riding area for off-roaders of all skill levels, showcasing rugged clay hills, scenic rock formations, and stands of ponderosa pines. Spanning approximately 12.1 miles, the route climbs from an elevation of 3,805 feet to a peak of 4,519 feet, offering four-wheel-drive ve...
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This road starts at US-16 from Road 403, about 15 minutes west of Buffalo. It begins at a swing-arm barricade next to the 366 marker and the posted mud warning sign, then follows a mellow two-track across open grassland. Expect cattle grazing right alongside the road, so take it slow and give them r...
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The road leaves US-16 between Buffalo and Ten Sleep and rolls through a beautiful open meadow, passing a handful of wide-open, quiet dispersed campsites before reaching a green pipe gate. The gate marks the start of the seasonal closure, so be sure to check closure dates before heading out. Past th...
Learn more about Grouse Mountain Meadow

This is a short, five-minute out-and-back trail located off Highway 16, with a couple of beautiful dispersed campsites along the way. Any standard vehicle should be able to complete it under dry conditions. There is one tiny creek crossing, but no obstacles. The road runs alongside cabins that are o...
Learn more about Cabin Road Trail

This trail goes through beautiful Bighorn Mountain meadows. There are numerous camping sites...just park your camper anywhere and stay for 2 weeks for free. You won't see neighbors anywhere close, and you're very likely to have moose and elk wander by your campsite. The historical cabin is restored...
Learn more about Kingsbury/Todd Cabin to Hazelton Road

Red Grade Road traverses Bighorn National Forest from its eastern boundary near Big Horn, Wyoming to US-14 in the center of the forest, providing access to numerous views of the Cloud Peak Wilderness and additional trails and recreation opportunities. The trail is well-graded dirt with a few rocky a...
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This is a graded gravel road that turns off US-16 in the Bighorn National Forest at the Middle Fork Campground sign and cattle guard. The road runs through dense spruce and lodgepole forest along the Middle Fork of Clear Creek, passing the developed campground sites with picnic tables and fire rings...
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Located about 15 miles from the center of Buffalo, this trail begins directly off Highway 16. The main dirt road is suitable for most vehicles under dry conditions and leads to beautiful dispersed campsites. Several other trails branch off left from Circle Park, offering access to more areas to expl...
Learn more about Circle Park

This trail begins off Circle Park Road from Highway 16. Take the first left at the initial junction, then stay left when the trail splits again. The route passes through a beautiful open meadow with dispersed campsites, followed by several more shaded campsites tucked into the trees. The dirt road ...
Learn more about South Clear Creek Trail

This is an easy and slow drive with a few hills to climb along the way. Most of the hills could get very difficult if there is any measurable amount of rain. Towards the end there are several areas where you have to open and close several fences. There are lots of opportunities to see mule deer, coy...
Learn more about DJ 220

From Highway 16, turn onto Circle Park Road, then turn left toward South Clear Creek. When the road forks, take the right-hand route. If you’re adding this trail to South Clear Creek to create a longer loop, take the same right turn at the fork. This variation is much more challenging, especially w...
Learn more about Circle Cut Across

From Highway 16, west of Buffalo, you take the Sheep Mountain Road to the lookout. It's an easy ride with spectacular views at the top. The fire lookout facility sits at 9600 feet in the beautiful Bighorn Mountains. You can stay overnight at the facility (rented by the Forest Service) or you can ...
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Add this loop to Circle Cut Across for a more technical variation. When you reach the fork near the end of the trail, turn right instead of left. The loop travels through narrow trees and follows a rutted road with loose rock. Four-wheel drive and high clearance are strongly recommended for this add...
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Drop Tube Trail is a rolling single track through large open fields of the Custer National Forest. With beautiful open vistas and large meadows, the views are incredible. On this trail, there are no obstacles over 12", though you might encounter mud puddles and standing water in the road at some of ...
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Drop Tube Trail is a rolling single track through large open fields of the Custer National Forest. With beautiful open vistas and large meadows, the views are incredible. On this trail there are no obstacles over 12", though you might encounter mud puddles and standing water in the road at some of t...
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The canyon is a spectacular sight, and one of the best nature attractions in Northeast Wyoming. The road that winds through the canyon is lined with steep cliffs on both sides and immense boulders. Crazy Woman Canyon Road is approximately 13 miles long and follows Crazy Woman Creek through the canyo...
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Slip Road offers a scenic and moderately challenging 37.5-mile dirt and gravel traverse for drivers looking to experience the rugged beauty of the southern Bighorn National Forest. Connecting the high-altitude forests of Hazelton Road to the small community of Mayoworth, this route features spectacu...
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Ten Mile Creek Road is a single-lane red dirt road that rolls through pasture, meadow, and the dense pines of the Custer National Forest. There are no obstacles on this road, though some sections of slick mud and loose gravel. While no official campsites exist, there are plenty of areas for trailer ...
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Reanus Cone Trail Part 1 is a scenic, beginner-friendly escape that winds through the mixed ponderosa pines and expansive high meadows of the Custer National Forest in southeastern Montana. Perfect for stock four-wheel-drive vehicles, SxSs, and dirt bikes, this 4.4-mile unpaved route offers a relaxi...
Learn more about Reanus Cone Trail Part 1

Reanus Cone Road is a single-lane wide dirt track that leads up and over the Reanus Cone, a geological feature in Powder River County, Montana. This road weaves upward through beautiful pines and grassland to travel large meadows and grassland at its summit. Primitive camping is available, especiall...
Learn more about Reanus Cone Trail Part 2

Weston Hills is an excellent riding area for off-roaders of all skill levels, showcasing rugged clay hills, scenic rock formations, and stands of ponderosa pines. Spanning approximately 12.1 miles, the route climbs from an elevation of 3,805 feet to a peak of 4,519 feet, offering four-wheel-drive ve...
Learn more about Weston Hills

This road starts at US-16 from Road 403, about 15 minutes west of Buffalo. It begins at a swing-arm barricade next to the 366 marker and the posted mud warning sign, then follows a mellow two-track across open grassland. Expect cattle grazing right alongside the road, so take it slow and give them r...
Learn more about Cull Watt

Reanus Cone Trail Part 1 is a scenic, beginner-friendly escape that winds through the mixed ponderosa pines and expansive high meadows of the Custer National Forest in southeastern Montana. Perfect for stock four-wheel-drive vehicles, SxSs, and dirt bikes, this 4.4-mile unpaved route offers a relaxi...
Learn more about Reanus Cone Trail Part 1

Reanus Cone Road is a single-lane wide dirt track that leads up and over the Reanus Cone, a geological feature in Powder River County, Montana. This road weaves upward through beautiful pines and grassland to travel large meadows and grassland at its summit. Primitive camping is available, especiall...
Learn more about Reanus Cone Trail Part 2

Weston Hills is an excellent riding area for off-roaders of all skill levels, showcasing rugged clay hills, scenic rock formations, and stands of ponderosa pines. Spanning approximately 12.1 miles, the route climbs from an elevation of 3,805 feet to a peak of 4,519 feet, offering four-wheel-drive ve...
Learn more about Weston Hills

This road starts at US-16 from Road 403, about 15 minutes west of Buffalo. It begins at a swing-arm barricade next to the 366 marker and the posted mud warning sign, then follows a mellow two-track across open grassland. Expect cattle grazing right alongside the road, so take it slow and give them r...
Learn more about Cull Watt