Enjoy the River Trail & More with a Platte River Trail Map This Summer

​It’s no secret that the North Platte River serves as an unofficial trail map through Casper. Weaving through our community, passing by parks and neighborhoods, and roaring through the rapids in front of the Tate Pumphouse, the North Platte River plays an important role for our community trail system. 

​Many of Casper’s beloved assets are located along the River Trail, which to no surprise, follows the North Platte River. From museums to an Audubon Area, dog parks, Crossroads complex, and even nearing downtown Casper, the river provides a natural flow on the Platte River Trail map helping residents and visitors navigate Casper by foot, bike, rollerblades, or other non-motorized transportation of choice.
 
The River Trail not only offers users scenic views of Casper Mountain and natural finds such as native wildflowers and wildlife, but it also provides access to areas and places in Casper for those travelling through town on foot or bike. With several routes and additional trail connections, the River Trail helps people get around Casper without the hassle or pollution of a vehicle. Like all trails in the Platte River Trails network, each one serves as a convenient bike trail, walking path, or means of non-motorized transportation. As you’re travelling through Casper by trail, we suggest stopping at these notable hot spots:
 

• Morad Park
• Fort Caspar Museum
• White Water Park at the Tate Pumphouse
• Bart Rea Learning Circle
• Overlook Shelter at the North Platte River Park

 
The North Platte River also provides a natural habitat for our local plants and wildlife that can all be experienced travelling along the River Trail. The Platte River Trail Map outlines perfect picnic spots where you can stop and appreciate these outdoor spaces. The trail map is your personal guide through Casper, Wyoming that fits right in your back pocket. It shows the entire trail network including the Casper Rail Trail, Casper Mountain Trail, and River Trail.
 
This summer, whether you’re using the trails for enjoyment, exercise, or transportation, stop by the Tate Pumphouse to pick up your own trail map to navigate through Casper. As the weather gets better and the scenery gets greener, this is the best time to hit the trails. Flowers are in bloom, and you simply can’t beat the views the Casper Mountain and River Trails have to offer. Pick up a trail map today for an unbeatable experience on the trails this summer! Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram for all the trail news and updates!