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Bighorn National Forest

The 1.1-million-acre national forest at Sheridan’s doorstep — the public land behind hiking, backcountry skiing and snowshoeing in the Bighorn high country.

Backcountry⚠ Needs verification

Bighorns Backcountry & Snowshoe

Bighorn National Forest

Self-guided · winter snow season

📍 Bighorn National Forest trailheads

FreeWinter

Groomed Nordic trails plus open backcountry terrain (Sibley Lake, Cutler Hill, Burgess and more); bring avalanche awareness off the groomers.

Hiking⚠ Needs verification

Bighorn High-Country Hiking

Bighorn National Forest

Self-guided · summer & fall

📍 Bighorn National Forest trailheads

Beginner-friendlyDog-friendlyFreeSummer

The Cloud Peak Wilderness and Bighorn trail network west of Sheridan — day hikes to multi-day backpacking.