SHERIDAN LAND TRUST-TRAIL SYSTEMS

SHERIDAN COMMUNITY LAND TRUST TRAIL SYSTEMS

RED GRADE TRAILS

Red Grade Trails System is a looping, non-motorized, year-round hiking and biking trail located on State and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) land at the foot of the Bighorn Mountains. The trail system is funded entirely by grants and annual membership donations to Sheridan Community Land Trust.

Red Grade Trails start at approximately 7,800 feet and is 5.7 miles in length. It is of easy to moderate difficulty. As you go, you will wind through mixed conifer and aspen forest along the drainage of a year-round flowing stream, switch-back across an open bluff with exposed rock outcropping, sweep down into a prairie grass meadow, and climb up a steep gully to fantastic vistas. The trail offers stretches of shade in the warmer months, and on 50 clear nights it allows spectacular views out along the face of the Bighorns, the valley and the city below.

Additionally, two gravel parking lots are available for trail users at the Base and Springs trailheads.

Dogs are welcome, although horses are prohibited on this current stretch of trail. Plans for equestrian and additional biking and hiking trails in the vicinity are underway.

In the fall of 2019, the US Forest Service approved a proposal to build up to 25 new miles and develop four parking areas that will connect to trails already existing on state land. SCLT plans to begin work on these new trails in late summer 2020. Once complete, there will be

How to help: SCLT has developed these trails through partnerships with private and public landowners. SCLT is a non-profit organization that is committed to creating new opportunities for people to enjoy the beauty of the Bighorns. View and print trail maps, learn about how a voluntary conservation easement can work for you and see all the ways people like you make Sheridan County a truly special place to live, work, play and stay, visit sheridanclt.org.

dedicated pedestrian, mountain biking and equestrian trails along with many miles of shared use for all forms of non-motorized recreational enjoyment.

Directions: From Sheridan, travel south on Highway 335 for roughly 10 miles from the intersection of Brundage Lane and Coffeen Avenue. The last half mile is a well-maintained gravel road. Winter: 4-wheel drive generally required.

SOLDIER RIDGE TRAIL SYSTEM

Soldier Ridge Trail: Located in the foothills of the Bighorns, this 4-mile, non-motorized trail is perfect for a sunrise walk with your dog, trail run, horseback ride, or mountain bike ride. It offers beautiful 360 degree views and is located convenient to Sheridan. Bring a windbreaker during colder The Soldier Ridge Trail is located where pavement turns to gravel at the end of W 5th St., about a 5 minute drive from downtown Sheridan. When the road becomes gravel, take the second left (first left is a private driveway) and cross a cattle guard. Turn right into the trailhead parking area.

The Classic Soldier Ridge Trail is 4.1 miles and was completed in 2013. This trail was made possible through generous gifts from the Don Roberts Family and ERA Carroll Realty and was a combined conservation and recreation project. Read more about the two conservation easements that protect 1,154 acres along Soldier Ridge, a prominent landmark, on our Conserved Properties page.

Directions: From Sheridan, travel west on 5th Street (Hwy. 330) – about five minutes from downtown Sheridan. When the pavement turns to gravel, take the second left and cross a cattle guard. Turn right into the trailhead parking area.

Hidden Hoot Trail: This 3 mile lollipop trail traverses shaded draws, wetlands, and sweeping views of the Bighorns. It is perfect for running, hiking and has quickly become the area’s most popular bike ride.

Hidden Hoot connects to the Sheridan Pathways system which makes going from your front door to the outdoors easier than ever before!

The Link and Kicking Horse Trail: These trails are under construction and are scheduled to open summer 2020. The Link will be open to pedestrian and bikes. Kicking Horse Trail will be open to equestrian use along with other non-motorized uses. Once complete, these trails will close the loop on more than 14 miles of trail on Sheridan’s western edge.

Directions: From Sheridan, travel west on 5th Street just past the Y gas station to Blacktooth Park on your left. Park in the Park’s lot and travel the Sheridan Pathway south for 0.7 miles. Take a left through the gate onto Hidden Hoot.

Chris Vrba, Sheridan Community Land Trust Director of Marketing and Development chris@sheridanclt.org | sheridanclt.org