Trail Overview
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 vehicles, SxSs, and dirt bikes an engaging trek through public lands. The trail features a series of well-maintained unpaved roads and dirt paths that wind through rolling terrain, where drivers will encounter steep grades that can become slick and challenging when wet. Blind hill crests and narrow transitions require caution, especially when scanning for oncoming traffic or local wildlife like mule deer and antelope along the path.
Standard high-clearance four-wheel-drive vehicles can easily navigate the main loop under dry conditions, though wet weather turns the bentonite clay into sticky mud that can render the route impassable. Several first-come, first-served primitive campsites are scattered along the trail, providing quiet spots to camp under the Wyoming sky. A staging area at the entrance near North Highway 59 and Heald Road features a spacious dirt parking lot and vault toilets, making it the perfect spot to unload SxSs, ATVs, or motorcycles before heading deep into the recreation area. From the main track, narrow, single-track spur trails branch off into the rugged hills, offering advanced riding opportunities exclusively for motorcycles and smaller off-highway vehicles.
Access Description
The trail is located within the Weston Hills Recreation Area, managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). There are no fees or permits required to access the area. The route is open year-round, but severe winter weather or heavy rains can make the bentonite clay roads slick, muddy, and impassable.