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♥ FeaturedTrail Build Days
Central Wyoming Trails Alliance
Volunteer build & maintenance days — see calendar
📍 Casper Mountain trailheads
Beginner-friendlyFreeSummer
New here? Start with these.
Just moved to Casper, or getting back into it after a while? These groups are beginner-friendly and welcoming — no need to be fast, experienced, or know a soul.
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♥ FeaturedCNC Ski Lessons
5-week lesson sessions from early January · ages 5–99
📍 Casper Mountain Trails Center, Casper
Beginner-friendlyPaidWinter
Learn-to-ski sessions (classic & skate) on the groomed Casper Mountain network.
Fly Fishing⚠ Needs verification
♥ FeaturedGuided North Platte Trips
Guided float & wade trips — book year-round
📍 North Platte River, Casper area
Beginner-friendlyPaid
Blue-ribbon North Platte — Grey Reef, Miracle Mile and Fremont Canyon.
Road Run⚠ Needs verification
Club Group Runs
Group runs for all abilities — see club page
📍 Around Casper
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropFree
Road Run⚠ Needs verification
Winter Race Series
Saturday mornings, Jan–Mar · 2mi to 10K
📍 Around Casper
Beginner-friendlyCost variesWinter
Five-race winter series; dates vary year to year.
Trail Run⚠ Needs verification
Casper Mountain Trail Runs
Seasonal trail outings — see club page
📍 Casper Mountain trailheads
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropFreeSummer
Road Run✓ Verified 2026-06-25
Visit Casper Marathon
Annual · first Sunday in June
📍 Downtown Casper
Beginner-friendlyPaidSummer
Marathon, half, relays and 10K along the North Platte. Boston-qualifying.
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Community Group Rides
Central Wyoming Trails Alliance
Seasonal group rides & events — see calendar
📍 Casper Mountain trailheads
Beginner-friendlyFreeSummer
Cycling⚠ Needs verification
Shop Group Rides
Seasonal shop rides — ask in store
📍 Mountain Sports, 543 S Center St, Casper
Beginner-friendlyFreeSummer
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Winter Fat Bike Rentals
Fat-bike rentals for Casper Mountain winter trails
📍 Mountain Sports, 543 S Center St, Casper
Beginner-friendlyCost variesWinter
Cycling⚠ Needs verification
Women’s Group Rides
Friendly all-abilities rides — see Strava club
📍 Around Casper
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropFreeSummer
Hiking✓ Verified 2026-06-25
Odd-Wednesday Hikes
Izaak Walton League Hiking Club
Every odd Wednesday, Apr–Sep · open to all
📍 Casper Mountain & Muddy Mountain trailheads
Beginner-friendlyNo-dropDog-friendlyFreeSummer
Leashed dogs welcome; not members-only. Hikes on Casper Mtn, Muddy Mtn and local parks.
Hiking⚠ Needs verification
River Trail Walks & Rides
Self-guided on the 11-mile North Platte River Trail
📍 Platte River Trails, Casper
Beginner-friendlyDog-friendlyFree
Hiking⚠ Needs verification
Riverfest & Cleanups
Annual Riverfest, Spring Cleanup & DogFest
📍 Platte River corridor, Casper
Beginner-friendlyFreeSummer
Climbing⚠ Needs verification
Open Climbing
Open climbing daily — afternoons & evenings
📍 5150 Rock Gym, 408 N Beverly St, Casper
Beginner-friendlyCost varies
Casper’s only indoor gym; top-rope and bouldering for all levels.
Climbing⚠ Needs verification
Fremont Canyon Gear & Beta
Local guidebook, gear and current crag conditions
📍 Mountain Sports, 543 S Center St, Casper
Beginner-friendlyCost varies
Fremont Canyon: granite trad & sport, 5.6–5.13, above the North Platte.
Nordic⚠ Needs verification
Community Ski Races
Winter community & high-school races — see schedule
📍 Casper Mountain Trails Center, Casper
Beginner-friendlyCost variesWinter
Nordic⚠ Needs verification
Lighted Night Loop
Free 1.2 km lighted loop, open every night
📍 Casper Mountain Trails Center, Casper
Beginner-friendlyFreeWinter
Birding⚠ Needs verification
Bird Walks & Field Trips
Seasonal field trips & bird walks — see events
📍 Casper-area birding sites
Beginner-friendlyFree
Birding⚠ Needs verification
Monthly Programs
Membership programs & presentations through the season
📍 Casper
Beginner-friendlyFree
Fly Fishing⚠ Needs verification
Grey Reef Float Trips
Guided float & walk-wade trips — book year-round
📍 North Platte River near Alcova
Beginner-friendlyPaid
Fly Fishing⚠ Needs verification
Reef Fly Shop Guided Trips
North Platte Lodge & The Reef Fly Shop
Guided trips, drift-boat rentals & shuttles — year-round
📍 North Platte River near Alcova
Beginner-friendlyPaid
Paddling⚠ Needs verification
River Rentals & Floats
Raft, kayak, canoe, SUP & tube rentals · Jun–Sep
📍 North Platte River, Casper
Beginner-friendlyCost variesSummer
Self-guided floats and guided trips through the downtown Whitewater Park.
Paddling⚠ Needs verification
Whitewater Park Paddling
Surf & play the man-made wave features · summer
📍 Platte River Whitewater Park, Casper
Beginner-friendlyCost variesSummer
Four rock features for supervised beginner/intermediate boaters; summer kayak rodeo.
Hiking⚠ Needs verification
Outdoor Rec & Tourism Program
Academic program with hands-on field components
📍 Casper College, Casper
Beginner-friendlyPaid