250th Wyoming Off-road Adventure July 1-4

[telenerd]

See post on Bronco6g Forum. Should be a fun event!

Bring your Ranger or Bronco!


https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/threads/250th-wyoming-off-road-adventure-july-1-4.129062/

The Wyoming State Trails Program and Wyoming Office of Outdoor Recreation, part of the Wyoming Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources, invite riders to join them in a 500-mile, multi-day, cross-Wyoming trek from Evanston, WY, to Cheyenne, WY, July 1-4, 2026. 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

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[CACTUSGREYFX4]

Would love to go but a little far and then the border crossing and extra paperwork.

 

[John E Davies]

While I love exploring the Wyoming back country SOLO, especially in the NW corner high country, the idea of dozens of ATVs kicking up dust in a column in the desert for four days does not sound very appetizing to me. I did not see a route map, is there one? How tough would the harder trails be for a stock RR? Full sized vehicles, including RRs, generally should stay away from ATV trails!

For those that don’t know, much of central and south WY looks like the moon studded with oil and gas equipment. Depending on where this ride goes, it won’t be like seeing Yellowstone….

OTH Flaming Gorge NRA is cool,
https://www.flaminggorgecountry.com/ATV-Adventures/

and the Medicine Bow National Forest would be really neat. For example, the area around Battle Pass.
Battle Pass Scenic Byway drone video

Also it is a 5 hour Interstate drive from Evanston to Cheyenne, I guess the ATV guys have support vehicles meeting at the far end? It seems like a loop would make more sense for the family members who have to drive that.

And finally, you won’t see much wildlife on a big group ride like this. If that is important to you, go solo….

John Davies
Spokane WA USA.

 

[telenerd]

A stock Ranger or 4x4 will do just fine along the route. Some of the highlights of the route is the expansive Red Desert, Battle Pass, and Snowy Range. I’m waiting on them to send an updated map, but you can view the preliminary route here. It will be a mix of dirt roads, rocks, sand, and high elevation trails. The folks on ATVs will need to provide their own transportation back and haul their own fuel. I would rather be in a vehicle on this route like a Ranger/Bronco/Jeep to be honest due to the distance and fuel required. Those ATVs beat me up just going 50-75 miles. Im sure some folks can complete the route in 2 days depending on how fast your going and amount of breaks taken.

 

[Tri5Ford]

This sounds like fun. Any way to talk to someone who has been on this trip?

 

[telenerd]

This sounds like fun. Any way to talk to someone who has been on this trip?

I dont know anyone on the 250th committee that has ran the entire route. It will be an adventure for sure!

I helped map the sections from Rawlins to Cheyenne. The red desert area is so vast, I have not explored much in that area besides the Killpecker sand dunes. Most of the area I have explored is the Sierra Madress and Snowy Range areas.

 

[superj]

something like this trip would be awesome to do someday.

we have no off roading where i live but the beach and you don't need 4x4 to drive on the beach. i don't drive on the beach though

 

[Tri5Ford]

I dont know anyone on the 250th committee that has ran the entire route. It will be an adventure for sure!

I helped map the sections from Rawlins to Cheyenne. The red desert area is so vast, I have not explored much in that area besides the Killpecker sand dunes. Most of the area I have explored is the Sierra Madress and Snowy Range areas.

So you think my 2025 Ranger, larger tires and 1.5" front level will do just fine then?

 

[telenerd]

So you think my 2025 Ranger, larger tires and 1.5" front level will do just fine then?

Yep! Alot of the route is dirt roads.

 

[telenerd]

Reminder, Registration closes March 1 for people looking to stay in hotels along the way. Go register!

 

[telenerd]

Registration is extended until March 31. See you all there!

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