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Buckboard Park

4.1 ★★★★☆ 46 Google reviews · Running trail in Casper, Wyoming · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Mixed
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Buckboard Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.

MixedDog-friendlyRestroomsWaterTrailhead parking

What runners say about Buckboard Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (46 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“It was quaint, clean and plenty of room.”

The play structure was more suited for our toddlers but the park has a nice paved trail that's great for kids to bike, etc. There's also a fence between the play area and road.

★★★★☆ — Maija , Jun 2018

Gorgeous park with a Mountain view. Plenty of space for the kiddos to run around in.

★★★★★ — 5150 , Jun 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 46 reviews →

Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🛣️ Paved surface 2 mentions

“The play structure was more suited for our toddlers but the park has a nice paved trail that's great for kids to bike, etc.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 2 mentions

“Close to home great for dogs”

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🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions

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🌲 Natural surface / singletrack

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🚰 Water fountains

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🅿️ Trailhead parking

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Plan your run at Buckboard Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
  • DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitecasperwy.gov
  • Phone(307) 235-8281
  • Social Facebook

Hours

Monday 6 AM–12 AM
Tuesday 6 AM–12 AM
Wednesday 6 AM–12 AM
Thursday 6 AM–12 AM
Friday 6 AM–12 AM
Saturday 6 AM–12 AM
Sunday 6 AM–12 AM

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Buckboard Park

6461 Buckboard Rd, Casper, WY 82604

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.