Trails: Lander Projects
We helped develop the instant-classic Upper Brewer’s Trail in Sinks Canyon in partnership with the US Forest Service and the Lander community and the subsequent addition of a new bridge on the trail demonstrated to all parties the value of increasing outdoor recreation opportunities. Two areas identified for additional trail development were the renowned Johnny Behind the Rocks (JBR) and the locally beloved Bus Loops, both managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). The BLM was eager to improve and expand these trail systems.
Since then, we have added multiple trails at JBR, including ‘Flowin' Johnny’, ‘J-Line’, ‘J-Line connector’, and ‘Giddy Up’. More recently, after a year of intensive planning alongside the BLM, we are moving forward with ‘Moses Returns.’ This 4-mile multi-use connection between ‘Red Ridge’ and the ‘Waterfall Trail’ will serve hikers, mountain bikers, trail runners, and equestrians. Despite a slight delay caused by the 2025 government shutdown, our team is energized for a productive year. We are currently scheduled to complete ‘Moses Returns’ while also working on completing ‘Egyptian Time Machine’ (to the parking lot) and the alternate line, ‘Dad Jokes’, by the end of 2026.
How we helped
In 2019, Wyoming Pathways completed Flowin' Johnny, a family-friendly trail that became a catalyst for broader regional development. We've since partnered with Lander Cycling Club, the Bureau of Land Management, the US Forest Service, and the Lander Community to develop an integrated trail network spanning Johnny Behind the Rocks, the Bus Loops, and the greater Sinks Canyon area. We have been primarily focused on trail development at JBR in recent years and continue to partner with the BLM each year on new trail projects. Our goal is to decongest popular trails at JBR by providing trails for all user groups for increased safety.
Next steps
Over the next three years, we look forward to building more trails at JBR as identified in the BLM master plan. Wondering how to help? Volunteer or donate.
