​For more than 43 years, Platte River Trails’ partners have brought their expertise, creativity, and problem-solving to the table, helping transform trail ideas into lasting community assets, as seen in the recent completion of the Casper Rail Trail extension. This past fall, the Casper Rail Trail, a designated segment of the 3,700-mile Great American Rail Trail, progressed with a new 3-mile eastward extension toward Edness Kimball Wilkins State Park (EKW), bringing the full route to nine miles.

​Trails are gateways to adventure, nature, wellness, the much-loved North Platte River, and the everyday moments that make the community feel connected and alive. Simply put, trails strengthen Casper’s livability by offering safe places to move, explore, learn, and spend time with the people (and dogs) who call this place home. Platte River Trails has a new expansion in the trail network, bridging the gap between the west and the rest of Casper. 

​Platte River Trails' 2025 Annual Report is out now! Filled with familiar faces, project updates, and unique trail stories, this report is a quick snapshot of how our year went. And thanks to your continued support, we'd say it was pretty amazing!

Platte River Trails is grateful to announce that a $10,000 grant has been awarded to our organization from the Wyoming Community Foundation! This operational grant will help support current and future trail projects in 2026.

​As the year comes to a close, we’re looking back on 2025’s successful projects and events and feeling so grateful for the partners who made it all possible. The reason Platte River Trails can advance trail expansion is due to several strategic partnerships and supportive organizations that also believe in the value of our community trail system. From our projects to the events that help fund them and the educational and enrichment opportunities we’ve been fortunate to be involved in, we’re giving a great big “cheers” to all the trail partners who made 2025 a tremendous year!

​The trails are an outlet for adventure; to get closer to nature, to exercise outdoors, to spend time with our dogs, and so much more. Simply put, trails greatly improve our community's livability. Platte River Trails can continue trail expansion across Natrona County thanks in large part to your donations, especially during our Annual Giving Campaign. Every $100 gift helps advance another 10 square feet of trail. With your donation, combined with that of many others in our community, we can turn those feet into miles of trail expansion. If you use the trails, then help us build and protect them.

​In this October Guide to Casper Trails, we share the best trail maps, highlight popular routes like the Platte River Trail and Casper Rail Trail, and point you toward scenic stops from Morad Park to the Tate Pumphouse and beyond. Whether you’re looking for a casual stroll, a bike ride, or a connection to Casper Mountain trails, this October trail guide will help you make the most of the season!

​Platte River Trails is thrilled to introduce DogFest, Casper’s inaugural event that celebrates our biggest trail users: dogs! Platte River Trails invites all of Casper’s pet parents and dog-loving community to celebrate tails on the trails on September 13th from 9 a.m. to noon at the Tate Pumphouse. Leash up and join us for this free event, featuring a variety of pup-focused vendors, activities, prizes, and most importantly, meet and greet fellow pups.

Platte River Trails (PRT) is gearing up for the 33rd annual Riverfest on August 9th, crafting a great summer lineup of regional brews, local food trucks, and live music performances. Returning to the roots of the original river gathering, Platte River Trails has placed a greater emphasis on the brewfest component this year, ensuring Riverfest provides the true brewfest feeling that Casper residents know and love. Riverfest, taking place on August 9th from 1-6 pm, serves as PRT’s biggest fundraiser of the year, supporting trail maintenance and expansion in and around Casper.
 
So, what can you expect this year?

​To be successful and enjoyable, trails must be safe and accessible, and that’s exactly what Platte River Trails works toward. Through a network of supportive community members, an involved board of directors, and innovative partnerships, Platte River Trails sustains a working system to support non-motorized transportation in Casper, Wyoming, and beyond. The key to success is ensuring that trails support a major form of non-motorized transportation – bikes.