Wyoming State Trails reports more than 2,500 miles of snowmobile trails managed across the state. The riding ranges from groomed systems to serious backcountry terrain, so the best trip starts by choosing a region and then checking the current map, permit, grooming and avalanche information.
Major Wyoming snowmobile regions
Bighorn Mountains
The Bighorns are a major northern Wyoming riding destination. Sheridan and Buffalo are strong east-side bases, while Ten Sleep and the Bighorn Basin give access from the west.
Sheridan → Buffalo → Ten Sleep →Snowy Range
The Snowy Range west of Laramie is one of Wyoming's established winter riding areas, with Saratoga and Laramie useful for lodging and supplies.
Snowy Range → Saratoga →Continental Divide & Togwotee country
The Continental Divide system spans a huge part of western and central Wyoming. Dubois is a useful trip-planning base for the Togwotee side.
Dubois →Wyoming Range
The Wyoming Range between Alpine and Kemmerer has an extensive system with access from several western Wyoming communities. Check the current State Trails map before choosing a trailhead.
Official snowmobile maps ↗Permits, maps and where you can ride
Wyoming requires a current snowmobile user-fee decal on machines operated in the state. Permit prices and rules can change, so use Wyoming State Trails for the current season rather than relying on an old screenshot or forum post.
Snowmobiles are not allowed everywhere. Wilderness areas are closed to motorized travel, and wildlife winter range, ski areas, private property and other lands may have additional restrictions. Signing on the ground and current land-manager rules take priority over an old map.
Groomed trail day or backcountry day?
Groomed systems
Good for route-based days where trail junctions, parking and fuel range can be planned more precisely.
Still check grooming and closures.Off-trail riding
Requires better terrain judgment, navigation, machine recovery planning and avalanche awareness.
Conditions decide the day.Guided riding
A practical option for visitors who do not know the local terrain, access points or winter conditions.
Use established local operators.Avalanche and cold-weather planning
Deep snow is part of what makes Wyoming riding attractive, but it can also create avalanche terrain and difficult recoveries. Riders leaving maintained routes should understand avalanche forecasts, rescue gear and group travel. Wind chill, mechanical trouble and losing the route can become serious quickly when cell coverage is limited.
- Check snow, weather and avalanche information.
- Download the current trail map before departure.
- Know the fuel range for the entire group.
- Carry recovery and emergency equipment.
- Ride with a group appropriate to the terrain.
- Tell someone your route and expected return.
Build the trip around a riding base
A good snowmobile trip is easier when the lodging, parking, fuel and food are close to the trail system. Instead of choosing a hotel first and discovering the riding is an hour away, choose the snowmobile region first, then build the rest of the trip around it.
Southern Wyoming
Use Saratoga or the Laramie area for Snowy Range access, with a hot-springs or downtown day available if weather changes the riding plan.
Western / Divide country
Use Dubois and other western Wyoming communities to build around Continental Divide and Togwotee-area riding.