Dirt Bike Trails
Near Buffalo, Wyoming

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

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

Located just outside Buffalo, this out-and-back route begins where the trail turns off the main highway. Continue up the maintained dirt road past a large parking and turnaround area that provides a good place to air down and prepare for the trip. The beginning of the route passes through private p...
Learn more about French Creek

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

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 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

The Sheep Mountain Fire Lookout Tower trail is an easy, 17.7-mile off-road route in Wyoming's Bighorn National Forest. Branching off Highway 16 west of Buffalo, this unpaved road climbs from 8,200 feet to the historic fire lookout at 9,600 feet. Rated 2 in technical difficulty, the trail is suitable...
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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

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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This short out and back spur of FR 394 travels through dense forest to the open meadow of Triangle Park where there is a foot trailhead. The road is mostly dirt with scattered rocks and becomes narrower as it progresses. The descent into Triangle Park is moderately steep with loose rocks. This spur ...
Learn more about FR 365

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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FR 349 is an out and back trail that begins at Hunter Campground and ends at the boundary to the Cloud Peak Wilderness. The first 4 miles are mostly one vehicle wide with few pull outs so you may find yourself having to back-up to yield right-of-way. This portion of the trail is rocky but fairly eas...
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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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Penrose trail is one of the better 50" trails one the East side of the Bighorns. Park in the designated area just west of Story. The trail climbs relentlessly and has several difficult rock gardens to navigate. The reward at the top of Penrose Trail is Penrose Park. One of the best views in the Big...
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This begins as logging roads and then switches to a two-track up a very long, steep grade into a bowl with a shallow water crossing. With a very small amount of moisture, the bowl becomes impassable without a high-lift vehicle. The beginning and end of the loop are well-maintained but the mid-sectio...
Learn more about Web Creek Loop

This trail is well maintained and easy to drive, making it a great option for beginners or anyone looking for a relaxing outing. If you start at the north end of the trail, you'll encounter a creek crossing that is roughly 6–10 inches deep. The water is typically slow-moving, making the crossing str...
Learn more about Gold Mine 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...
Learn more about Red Grade Road

This is an easy trail at the beginning, changing to moderate towards the end. This 4x4 trail travels from Highway 16 through meadows and wooded areas to reach hiking trails that access East Tensleep Lake. The trail starts as an easy dirt road in the pines with a couple of narrow sections with embedd...
Learn more about East Tensleep Lake

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

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

Located just outside Buffalo, this out-and-back route begins where the trail turns off the main highway. Continue up the maintained dirt road past a large parking and turnaround area that provides a good place to air down and prepare for the trip. The beginning of the route passes through private p...
Learn more about French Creek

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

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

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

Located just outside Buffalo, this out-and-back route begins where the trail turns off the main highway. Continue up the maintained dirt road past a large parking and turnaround area that provides a good place to air down and prepare for the trip. The beginning of the route passes through private p...
Learn more about French Creek

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