Central Wyoming

A mountain above the city

Casper Mountain shifts quickly from broad city views to pine forest, rocky passages and trail time.

Close to Casper

Trade pavement for pine trees

Casper Mountain gives travelers and residents an outdoor reset only minutes from town, with hiking, biking, winter recreation and overlooks across central Wyoming.

Trail conditions, fire restrictions and seasonal access can change. Check current local information before heading up the mountain.

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Rock passage approaching Split Rock on Casper Mountain

Approaching Split Rock · Casper Mountain

Ways to spend the day

Choose your pace

Walk the trail

Choose a short forest walk or a longer outing based on weather, daylight and your experience.

Look back at Casper

Openings in the trees reveal the city, North Platte corridor and enormous central Wyoming horizon.

Return in another season

Summer trail days and winter recreation show entirely different sides of the mountain.

Hiker and dog on a forest trail on Casper Mountain — Casper Mountain is made for trail companions.

View through pine trees toward Casper — Central Wyoming opens below the trees.

Rock formations on Bridle Trail near Casper — Bridle Trail adds stone and elevation to the day.

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Place

Casper Mountain

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Region

Casper and Central Wyoming

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Casper to the Mountains

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