Trail Talk: July Newsletter
WyoGives
WyoGives is almost here—July 15th—and we’re asking our supporters to consider contributing to the future of trails, outdoor recreation, and youth programming across Natrona County and central Wyoming.
This year, CWTA is again part of the Hughes Charitable Foundation Initiative Pool, which means your donation goes even further. Every dollar contributed has the potential to be amplified, helping us build more trail, maintain more miles, and expand more opportunities for the community.
Your donation helps the future of trails and the next generation of riders, hikers, runners, and explorers who rely on these spaces.
Progress Report
Bar Nunn Bike Park
Bar Nunn Bike Park continues to grow with new features and fresh jump lines arriving this week. We want to extend a heartfelt thank‑you to the Natrona County Council PTA for their generous donation. Your support helps elevate an already incredible community asset and ensures riders of all ages have a safe, fun place to develop their skills.
Douglas Bike Park
Our Douglas team has been hard at work—setting jumps, shaping lines, and moving mountains of soil. The transformation is happening fast, and we’re excited to see this space evolve into a premier riding destination for Converse County and beyond.
Crimson Dawn Trail
We have completed the crimson dawn trail re-route. This trail removed a short, very steep trail that has been heavily eroded over the years. We constructed a 750’ low grade 38” wide trail to connect the parking lot to the grave site. Thank you to the Crimson Dawn Association for trusting us with this work and to Natrona County Parks for proving a 50% cash match to make this trail possible.
Science Zone Mountain Biking 101 Camps
For the past two weeks, CWTA has been in the field caring for trees, building trail, and leading two back‑to‑back 4‑day Mountain Biking 101 camps with the Science Zone. These young riders were tough—they pedaled over 35 miles in four days, pushed through wind and rain, and still wanted more.
Camp highlights included:
• Skill development at Bar Nunn Bike Park
• Traffic safety and urban riding across the Casper trail system and North Platte Park
• Intro to bike control on the Casper Mountain trail system
• A scenic finale on Muddy Mountain
These camps were a huge success, and we’re proud of every kid who showed up ready to learn, ride, and explore.
Wyoming Conservation Corps – Bridle Trail Project
The Wyoming Conservation Corps is back in town, and CWTA is proud to lead this year’s Bridle Trail maintenance project in collaboration with Natrona County Parks. Work spans the entire area, with daily restricted sections and occasional closures, but don’t let that stop you from enjoying this iconic trail. WCC will be in Casper through July 8th, and their efforts are already making a noticeable impact. They were off site on July 3rd learning about the Cottonwood creek dinosaur trail for their required educational day which will be led by Russell Hawley the Education Specialist for the Tate Geological museum. They are also off for the 4th of July. We will all be back on site at the Bridle trail starting the morning of July 5th.
New Project Announcement
CWTA is excited to announce that we’ve received a major grant through the Great Outdoors Fund, made possible by Oxy, to support a Duncan Ranch trail expansion and area improvement project. Planned upgrades include:
• Installation of a new vault toilet
• A new picnic shelter
• 1.5+ miles of new trail
We’ll continue to update the community as this project unfolds.
We are also in the running for a Wyoming Outdoor Recreation & Tourism Trust Fund grant for a major Casper Mountain project. A recent site visit showcased the incredible potential of the area and highlighted how this project aligns with the Natrona County Parks & Rec Master Plan for trail development.
If awarded, this project would include:
• 1.8 miles of new trail in Beartrap Park
• 1200’ crushed aggregate meadow trail
• Bike playground
• ~2 miles of campground connector trail in Deerhaven
• Connected access to the Casper Mountain trail system
Let’s keep our fingers crossed for this one
Trail Conditions Report
All trails across central Wyoming are in excellent condition. Recent rain caused almost no damage, though Monday’s wind event kept us busy—CWTA crews removed over 25 downed trees to keep routes clear and safe.