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General Rules For All Users

• Stay on existing trails.
• Don't short-cut switchbacks.
• Avoid very wet and muddy conditions.
• Do not spook horses.
• Move to lower side of trail if possible.
• Know the local trail rules, regulations and special concerns of the area.
• Obey gate closures and signs.
• Pass others with care.
• Let others know you are about to pass.
• Respect the rights of others, regardless of their mode, speed or skill level.
• Do not block the trail.
• Keep the trail clean.
• Slower traffic has right-of-way.
• Keep right, except when passing.
• Get owners' permission on private land.
• Do not disturb the wildlife.

Rules for Multi-use Trails

• Ride, skate, walk on the right Ride, skate or walk with the flow of traffic, as far to the right side of the trail as practical.
• Ride, skate or walk single file Don't block the trail.
• Groups should be in single file when other trail users are present and should never use more than one-half of the trail to allow for the flow of traffic.
• Control your speed! Obey speed regulations.
• Slow approaching or overtaking other trail users.

Who yields the trail?

• Before passing another trail user, be courteous and make your approach known well in advance. A friendly greeting, "Hello, passing on your left," or ringing a bell is considerate and works well.
• All trail users (bicyclists, skaters, walkers or others) yield to equestrians.
• Bicyclists and skaters yield to walkers.
• Bicyclists yield to skaters.
• Downhill users yield to uphill users.
• Faster users yield to slower users.
• Never spook animals.
• Leave no trace; plan ahead.
• Stay on existing trails and don't create any new ones.
• Be sure to pack out at least as much as you can pack in.
• Always wear a helmet, drink plenty of water, and carry gear for changing weather conditions.

Equestrians

• Let other users know when it's safe to pass your horse.
• Leave gates as you find them.
• Do not ride on muddy trail.
• Slow to a walk when approaching others.

Motorized Vehicles

• Travel and recreate with minimum impact.
• Travel only where motorized vehicles are permitted.
• Stay out of wilderness areas.
• Respect the environment and the rights of others.
• Educate yourself, plan and prepare before you go.
• Allow for future use of the outdoors, leave it better than you found it.
• Carry out our trash.
• Always properly maintain your muffler to keep noise at a minimum.
• Trails can be wet and muddy both early and late in the season. Save wet trails for dryer times.

Bicyclists

• Ride slowly single file when passing or when being passed.
• Yield right-of-way to all other users.
• Maintain traction; skidding causes damage to the trail.
• Do not ride in the mud or on trails where ruts are created by your tires.
• Stay out of designated wilderness.
• Control your bike.
• Be ready to stop.
• Do not ride around waterbars.
• Downhill riders yield to uphill riders.

Rules of the Road for Bicyclists

• Bicyclists have all the rights and duties applicable to the driver of any other vehicle and can be penalized for violating traffic laws.
• Ride on the right.
• Never ride against traffic.
• Ride in the right lane, except when passing another vehicle, preparing for a left turn or avoiding hazards.
• Always ride with the flow of traffic.
• Ride on the paved shoulder whenever a paved shoulder suitable for bicycle riding is present.
• Ride single file.
• You may ride two abreast only when no motor vehicle traffic is approaching within 300 feet (front or rear) or when all cyclists are on the shoulder.
• On curving canyon roads, play it safe and ride single file.
• Obey traffic laws, signs and signals.
• Use hand signals to indicate left or right turns, slowing or stopping.
• Use a headlight, tail light and reflectors at night.
• Make eye contact with drivers.Never assume motorists see you or that you have the right-of-way.
• Expect the unexpected; your first responsibility is to avoid a crash

Rules of the Road for Motor Vehicles

Scanning for pedestrians and bicyclists should be a normal part of your driving routine as is scanning for cars and trucks.

• Always yield to pedestrians.
• When passing a bicyclist:
• Allow at least three feet between your vehicle and the bicycle.
• Be patient and wait until it is safe to pass, as you would any other slow moving vehicle. If you must toot your horn in advance of passing, please do it from a friendly distance (several hundred feet), not from directly behind the cyclist.
• When you are turning right and a bicyclist is proceeding straight through an intersection, do NOT speed ahead of the cyclist and cut them off as you are turning. The cyclist may not be able to avoid crashing into the passenger side of your vehicle.

For More Information

Tread Lightly! Inc.
289 24th St., Ste. 325
Ogden UT 84001
(800) 966-9900

Leave No Trace
(800) 332-4100

Bicycle Colorado
(719) 530-0051

Trails and roads are for everyone, and sharing is more than good manners!

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Welcome to the State of Wyoming
Official Online ORV & Trails page

Contact: 307-335-8229

Wyoming has over 2,000 miles of groomed and ungroomed trails.

The majority of the these trails are signed. Within our system we have a great diversity of trail riding and scenic qualities. There are numerous meadows with powder riding throughout the system. Snowmobile trail grooming season is generally mid- December through April 1, pending adequate snowfall and available funding.

Snow Reports are available through this site and will be posted each Wednesday by noon. Our system includes eleven major areas and fall within four regions that includes geographic locations such as Northern, Continental Divide, Southwest, and Southeast. Each of these areas have unique qualities. Please refer to the region map for more information.

Wyoming law requires that all snowmobiles must have either a current Wyoming Resident or Nonresident user fee decal prominently displayed on the outside of each snowmobile. Each resident permit is fifty dollars ($50.00); each non-resident permit is seventy-five dollars ($75.00), and may be purchased at one of the several Permit Selling Agents located throughout the state. Additionally, all commercial snowmobiles operated in the State of Wyoming must have a commercial permit that is one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00). Commercial permits must be purchased through our Lander office.

There are several on-trail businesses that cater to winter recreation. Many of these businesses provide lodging, food, snowmobile rentals, guide services and much more. Other services are available in cities surrounding snowmobiling areas. Also included in this site is safety information. Please be considerate of other trail users. Remember everyone is out to have fun. Enjoy your experience in Wyoming. Please check out the Road Reports prior to your departure. If you have any questions about snowmobiling in Wyoming, please e-mail us.

Safety & Education

• Wyoming Search and Rescue Council For Information or to donate click the link. The next person saved could be you or someone you love!
• Snowmobile Safety
• Snowmobile Etiquette
• State Snowmobile Association
• Avalanche Safety & Training

Grooming

Grooming operations will begin in most areas by mid–December. Trails are maintained through April 1 providing there is adequate snowfall, use and available funding. Please call 307-335-8229 with questions.

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Released in October of 1997, Savafilm Film makers, residing in Jackson Hole, released a snowmobile safety video titled "Rules of the Snow." This film came about due to the increasing concern about snowmobile safety in Wyoming as well as across the United States and Canada. Initiation of the project started in December of 1995 with the filming taking place over 11 days in March of 1996, mainly in the greater Yellowstone area. The film is produced by Sava Malachowski, written and directed by Valarie Schramm, and photographed by Sava Malachowski and Tom Christian, narration is provided by the late Bill Townsend, W.S.S.A. Past President and professional snowmobile guide.

Trail Etiquette - Observing trail etiquette is a necessity, particularly when trails are heavily used and non-snowmobiles may be present on the trail. Use proper hand signals when turning or changing directions or speed. Stay a safe distance behind the snowmobile ahead of you. When making a turn, remember that a blind corner and the noise of the machine may prevent you from hearing another machine coming toward you. Approach all turns carefully.

Always stay to the right on trails. Slow down, or pull off the trail if necessary when encountering skiers, snowshoers, dog sleds are other trail users. They all enjoy the outdoors like you. Set a good example and be a respectful trail user.

Take care of the trail - A safe rider enjoys the outdoors. They treat their surroundings with respect. They wait for enough snow cover to protect vegetation. They avoid running over trees and shrubs. They appreciate, but don’t disturb, animals and other outdoor users. They respect wilderness boundaries and winter wildlife areas. Be a respectful trail user!