SHERIDAN, WYOMING

While roaming free in the pristine and majestic Big Horn Mountains near Sheridan, Wyoming. Winter sports enthusiasts will find an abundance of outdoor recreational activities – snowmobiling, alpine and cross-country skiing and snowboarding.

Sledders can ride on over 218 miles of top-rated trails, both groomed and ungroomed, in the Big Horn Mountain Trail System. Snow conditions are excellent with fresh powder, deep snow, warm, sunny days and riding into April.

Sledding opportunities are both challenging and endless in these rugged and inviting mountains, offering some of the most enticing snowmobiling around. Explore fresh untracked powder, steep rolling hills and vast valley floors on this easy-access trail system, on over 100 million acres of national forest.

Cross-country skiing trails are abundant in wide-open meadows and on telemark hillsides. Skiers can escape into the inviting quiet of the forest on both groomed and ungroomed trails that criss-cross the Big Horns on fresh, untouched powder.

Downhill skiing is also available in the Big Horns with no lift lines, and exciting terrain for skiers and snowboarders alike. Impressive moose, elk, and deer are abundant and make appearances throughout the winter season while ice fishing provides another pastime with angling on crisp, clear waters throughout the area.

Sheridan has it own class of recreational opportunities including ice-skating at the Whitney Community Ice Rink and trekking on walking paths throughout the city. View wildlife – deer, upland game birds, waterfowl and predatory birds as you meander the pathways from one end of town to the other. Adventurists seeking a cozy place to rest and refuel after the day’s activities can find it in the original “#1 Western Town in America” True West Magazine. Nestled in the foothills of the Big Horns midway between Yellowstone National Park and Mount Rushmore, Historic Sheridan offers first-class lodging at affordable prices for groups of any size. Historic downtown also features dining ranging from down-home to gourmet, intriguing boutiques and galleries, and live performances at the WYO Theater. Don’t wait. Roam free near authentic and welcoming Sheridan. Visit www.sheridanwyoming.org for the opportunity to learn more about this warm and embracing community.

Come Winter, Play in Wyoming's Big Horn Mountains
Sheridan, WY – voted the original #1 Western Town in America! Name your winter sport in Sheridan where the majestic Big Horn Mountains set the scene and offer a winter wonderland of trails and vast open meadows.

Here winter sports enthusiasts find an abundance of opportunities for invigorating outdoor recreation including boondocker snowmobiling, alpine and cross-country skiing, and snowboarding in an ideal mountain setting. It’s a beautiful place to enjoy snow sports and activities, as well as to revel in the magnificent scenery.

Sheridan, nestled in the foothills of the majestic Big Horn Mountains, is home base, while the Big Horns provide the winter wonderland! Sled heads ride the range by snowmobile on 218 miles of Top 15 rated trails in the Big Horn Mountain Trail System. Springtime provides excellent snow conditions with fresh powder, deep snow, warm days, and riding into April. The nearest trailhead is located just 15 miles south of Sheridan, with 100% "real" dry powdery snow. Cross-country trails are abundant in wide-open meadows and on telemark hillsides.

Deep snows, spectacular scenery and the vastness of the West are why people ride the Big Horns. Riding opportunities are both challenging and endless in these rugged and inviting mountains, offering some of the most enticing snowmobiling in the world. During the winter it's easy to find fresh untracked powder and steep rolling hills to explore, with a diverse trail system that provides easy access.

Within nearly one million acres of national forest, the Big Horns also provide almost 50 miles of ungroomed trails, countless miles of cross-country exploring, and exciting off-trail opportunities. Limited commercial development keeps the crowds down both on and off the trails, while first-class lodging is available just a short drive away in Sheridan. In the historic downtown, dining runs the gamut from down-home to gourmet, and specialty shopping ranges from antiques and cowboy memorabilia to intriguing boutiques and galleries.

For cross country enthusiasts, the area offers fantastic skiing with untouched powder. Groomed and ungroomed trails criss-cross the Big Horns. Here skiers may hit the trails and escape into the inviting quiet of the forest. Downhill skiing, available in the southern Big Horns, allows skiing like it used to be - no lift lines, and exciting terrain for skiers and snowboarders alike.

In addition, Sheridan and the Big Horn Mountains offer a bevy of outdoor recreation opportunities including ice-skating and snowshoeing. Children and adults both enjoy skating at Whitney Community Ice Rink. The area also offers other winter outdoor activities including ice fishing and wildlife viewing. Wildlife is as abundant as the snow, with large animals such as moose, elk, and deer viewed throughout the winter months. While in Sheridan, enjoy the evening entertainment, at fun restaurants, specialty shops, a movie, or a live performance at the WYO Theater. Embrace the West with a Downtown Walking Tour or at the legendary Mint Bar. Lodging options offering value and comfort at affordable prices are available to groups of any size. If in need, just ask, while experiencing the friendly hospitality here in Sheridan, Wyoming - The West at its Best!

Conveniently adjacent to Interstate 90 in north central Wyoming, Sheridan is 203 miles east of Yellowstone National Park, 240 miles west of Mt. Rushmore National Monument, and 125 miles southeast of Billings, Montana. To explore winter sports, adventures, snow reports, trail maps and lodging, simply request a guide above.