LANDER, Wyo. – Feb. 10, 2026 – The Wyoming State Trails Program, part of the Wyoming Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources, invites motorized recreationists to join them in a multi-day, cross-Wyoming trek from Evanston, WY, to Cheyenne, WY, July 1-4, 2026. 

“The Wyoming State Trails Program, and our dedicated partners, are honored to announce the launch of a first-of-its-kind, organized, long-distance ride across the state,” stated Forrest Kamminga, State Trails Program manager. “This exciting event is the culmination of several years of hard work developing long-distance Off-Road Vehicle routes across Wyoming.”

The event was proposed by Sweetwater County Senator Stacy Jones, a member of the Wyoming Legislature’s Travel, Recreation, Wildlife, and Cultural Resources (TRWCR) committee. The event was developed through the efforts of the Wyoming State Trails Program and the Wyoming Office of Outdoor Recreation, in collaboration with Southwest Wyoming Off-road Trails (SWOT), the Wyoming Trails Alliance, and the Sweetwater Snowpokes Snowmobile and ATV Club.

Participants are welcome to caravan via side-by-sides, ATVs, dirt bikes, and other motorized machines through Wyoming for three days leading up to America’s 250th celebration. 

The multi-day excursion will include the following stops per day:

• July 1, 2026: Starting in Evanston, WY, and ending in Rock Springs, WY
• July 2, 2026: Starting in Rock Springs, WY, and ending in Saratoga, WY
• July 3, 2026: Starting in Saratoga, WY, and ending in Laramie, WY
• July 4, 2026: Starting in Laramie, WY, and ending in Cheyenne, WY

The route will be established on mostly dirt roads, with some paved sections. Cell service will be limited throughout the trip. 

“The plan isn’t for this to be a one-time experience; we’re looking forward to riders using this trail for years to come,” shared Mark Tesoro, manager for the Wyoming Office of Outdoor Recreation. “Motorized recreation is one of the many ways to experience Wyoming’s best assets; hop on your side-by-side, ATV, or dirt bike and join us.”

All participants must bring their own machine, and participating machines must be license-plated. Riders are expected to be self-sufficient; come prepared with the minimum street legal equipment, tools, fuel, food, water, and camping supplies for emergencies.

Room blocks will be established at the identified stopping locations each night; participants may book a room through these blocks or arrange their own lodging. 

Capacity for this experience is 50 machines; all interested parties must register at wyorec.info/250thRideRegistration by March 1, 2026. Registration may close earlier if capacity is met before the deadline. Registration is $100/person, non-refundable, and all fees will be collected by the Sweetwater Snowpokes Snowmobile and ATV Club. 

Upon arrival in Cheyenne, WY, participants may enjoy the festivities around the Capitol and city at their leisure. 

To learn more about this experience, refer all questions to Forrest Kamminga via email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by phone at (307) 335-2671. 

Figure 1: Participants ride ATVs and UTVs along designated routes during an annual off-road event near Mountain View, Wyoming. Image courtesy of Southwest Wyoming Off-Road Trails.