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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.

#1

National Elk Refuge

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,322 reviews

Jackson, WY

Scenic
#2

Lions Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,253 reviews

Cheyenne, WY

ScenicDog-friendly

Family-friendly park featuring a lake with a playground and paddle boat rentals.

#3

Kendrick Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 961 reviews

Sheridan, WY

ScenicDog-friendly

Creekside park known for its summer concerts, swimming pool & resident buffalo & elk.

#4

Cahill Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 683 reviews

Cheyenne, WY

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

Newer place, featuring a playground with slides and swings, plus picnic tables and grassy fields.

#5

Laurance S. Rockefeller Preserve

4.8 ★★★★★ 440 reviews

Jackson, WY

Scenic
#6

Undine Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 389 reviews

Laramie, WY

ShadedDog-friendly

Neighborhood park with picnic shelters & BBQs, plus facilities for tennis, volleyball & basketball.

#7

Lasting Legacy Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 302 reviews

Gillette, WY

Scenic

Public park featuring a play area, picnic tables, grills, and a memorial.

#8

Bicentennial Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 303 reviews

Gillette, WY

PavedDog-friendly

Baseball & soccer fields, picnic shelters & a large playground highlight this recreational space.

#9

Whitney Commons Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 241 reviews

Sheridan, WY

ScenicDog-friendly

Green space featuring a seasonal splash park, a playground, picnic tables, and a reflection garden.

#10

North Cheyenne Community Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 196 reviews

Cheyenne, WY

Dog-friendly

Park featuring 8 soccer fields, an archery range, play equipment & mountain biking/hiking trails.

#11

Emily Stevens Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 169 reviews

Jackson, WY

ScenicDog-friendly
#12

McManamen Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 162 reviews

Gillette, WY

PavedShadedDog-friendly

Family-friendly park featuring a lake, picnic areas and walking/jogging trails.

#13

Optimist Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 156 reviews

Laramie, WY

ShadedDog-friendly

River-bordered park featuring fenced areas for dogs to socialize as well as a playground.

#14

Evers Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 153 reviews

Green River, WY

ShadedScenic

Park featuring a splash pad, playground, trails, picnic areas, and baseball facilities, plus a caboose.

#15

Pilot Butte Wild Horse Scenic Loop

4.5 ★★★★★ 155 reviews

Green River, WY

LoopCrushed gravelScenic
#16

Emerson Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 153 reviews

Sheridan, WY

MixedShadedScenic

Kid-friendly, scenic park featuring slides, swings and a playground.

#17

Sheridan Recreation District

4.5 ★★★★★ 137 reviews

Sheridan, WY

Park featuring 2 playgrounds, baseball fields and tennis courts, plus a bike path.

#18

Paradise Valley Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 132 reviews

Casper, WY

Natural surfaceDog-friendly

Basic outdoor activity space with 2 lighted tennis courts, exercise equipment & walking paths.

#19

Riverview Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 120 reviews

Casper, WY

Natural surfaceDog-friendly

Lush green space featuring a playground, swings and a river with an access point.

#20

Happy Jack Recreation Area Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 105 reviews

Laramie, WY

Natural surfaceDog-friendly

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.

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