Best running trails in Wyoming
Ranked by the runners who actually run there — Google rating weighted by review volume, across 24,386 reviews of Wyoming trails. A trail needs at least 25 reviews to qualify (34 in Wyoming do) and each name appears once. Nobody pays for a place. Updated 2026.
The 20 below run across 7 cities, 3 of them natural surface, 1 a loop, and 6 shaded. This is a popularity ranking, not a difficulty score — for what a trail is actually like underfoot, open its page for surface, loop distance, shade, lighting, restrooms and parking.
Lions Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,253 reviews
Family-friendly park featuring a lake with a playground and paddle boat rentals.
Kendrick Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 961 reviews
Creekside park known for its summer concerts, swimming pool & resident buffalo & elk.
Cahill Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 683 reviews
Newer place, featuring a playground with slides and swings, plus picnic tables and grassy fields.
Undine Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 389 reviews
Neighborhood park with picnic shelters & BBQs, plus facilities for tennis, volleyball & basketball.
Lasting Legacy Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 302 reviews
Public park featuring a play area, picnic tables, grills, and a memorial.
Bicentennial Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 303 reviews
Baseball & soccer fields, picnic shelters & a large playground highlight this recreational space.
Whitney Commons Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 241 reviews
Green space featuring a seasonal splash park, a playground, picnic tables, and a reflection garden.
North Cheyenne Community Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 196 reviews
Park featuring 8 soccer fields, an archery range, play equipment & mountain biking/hiking trails.
McManamen Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 162 reviews
Family-friendly park featuring a lake, picnic areas and walking/jogging trails.
Optimist Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 156 reviews
River-bordered park featuring fenced areas for dogs to socialize as well as a playground.
Evers Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 153 reviews
Park featuring a splash pad, playground, trails, picnic areas, and baseball facilities, plus a caboose.
Emerson Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 153 reviews
Kid-friendly, scenic park featuring slides, swings and a playground.
Sheridan Recreation District
4.5 ★★★★★ 137 reviews
Park featuring 2 playgrounds, baseball fields and tennis courts, plus a bike path.
Paradise Valley Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 132 reviews
Basic outdoor activity space with 2 lighted tennis courts, exercise equipment & walking paths.
Riverview Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 120 reviews
Lush green space featuring a playground, swings and a river with an access point.
Happy Jack Recreation Area Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 105 reviews
Popular recreation area featuring mountain-biking paths, groomed trails and climbing locations.
Where these trails are
The cities in this ranking, if you'd rather start from where you live.