We're
WyoPath.

Wyoming's Bridge Between Community Vision and Finished Trails and Pathways

We advance safe, active transportation and world-class trail systems across the Cowboy State. Whether you walk, bike, hike, run, or roll, we partner with you to deliver solutions that support your community’s vision.

The Three Pillars of Our Work

• Advocacy & Safety: We fight for policies and infrastructure that make Wyoming towns walkable and bikeable, ensuring everyone, regardless of car access, can safely get to work, school, and community hubs.
• Project Management: We are the "boots on the ground" for trail development. From holding community visioning meetings to gather input, navigating NEPA clearances with land managers, and vetting professional planners and builders, we manage the entire lifecycle of a project so land managers don't have to add another thing to their already busy plates.
• Economic & Quality of Life Impact: We’ve secured millions in funding for Wyoming trails and pathways, boosting local tourism, economic vitality, community values, and the mental and physical health of Wyoming communities.

Who We Are

Wyoming Pathways is a unique, statewide nonprofit dedicated to advancing active transportation. We believe that every Wyomingite deserves a high quality of life fueled by safe, connected, and accessible trails and pathways.

While our mission is broad, covering everything from hiker and biker safety to commuter connectivity, our recent years have focused heavily on trail development. We are the only organization in the state providing a soup-to-nuts solution for communities and land managers who want more amenities but lack the time, funding, resources, or staff to build them.

The "Burden-Shift" Model

Land managers are often overwhelmed with the maintenance and management of our public lands. They have the desire and sometimes the funds, but they don't have the staff hours to manage a complex trail construction project. That is where Wyoming Pathways steps in.

We act as an extension of their team. We take a lot of the administrative, financial, and logistical burden off their plates while working side by side with them to ensure every standard is met. We don't just advocate; we make projects happen.

Our Proven Process: How a Trail Gets Built

We don’t just pick a spot and start digging. Every Wyoming Pathways project follows a rigorous, community-first roadmap:

1. Confirm Community Desire: Communities make the request, and we look into making that a reality. We use direct outreach to ensure the project is something the local community actually wants.
2. Unite Local Partners: We identify local "champions" and secure critical support from land managers (Forest Service, BLM, State Parks, local trails organizations, etc).
3. Visioning Meetings (Charrette): We host community visioning meetings to gather input and ensure the final plan reflects your community's values.
4. Clear the Red Tape: We verify NEPA clearances and manage all necessary environmental, tribal, and cultural considerations. 
5. Secure Funding: We leverage our expertise to write and manage large grants, funding from land managers, and secure sponsorships/donations.
6. Design & Build: We partner with professional trail designers and vet qualified builders to ensure the trail is sustainable, needing minimal maintenance for generations to come.
7. Project Oversight: We manage the contractors and construction from start to finish alongside land managers, ensuring the final product is built to the highest standard.
8. Celebrate and Repeat: We promote the finished project and host a ribbon-cutting or community event to preview the project! 

Why Our Work Matters

Since our inception, Wyoming Pathways has unlocked millions of dollars for trails that residents and visitors love. Our reach is growing because our impact is tangible, and the desire for more walkable and bikeable amenities is proven. By removing barriers to movement and safe transportation, we are building a state where the "active choice" is the "easy choice", improving health, strengthening communities, and protecting Wyoming's values along the way.