Whether you prefer pedaling singletrack or blacktop, a wide variety of cycling options exist just minutes from Cody. Always wear a helmet and remember to pack plenty of water on any ride.

MOUNTAIN BIKING
Off-road opportunities abound on public lands outside designated wilderness areas. Be courteous to other trail users and dismount your bike when encountering horses. For specifics on rides, visit with local bikers or bike shops.

Beck Lake/Red Lakes – mileage varies
Various combinations of singletrack and two-track trails connect these two areas. Be aware of private land patchworked throughout. Popular intermediate level trails include Prickly Pear (aptly named), Rock Garden and Sunset Canyon. Watch out for rattlesnakes!

Slickrock – 7.5 miles
Reminiscent of Moab, massive sandstone bluffs beckon bikers on this unique trail. The lollypop-shaped loop is uphill both ways with commanding views of the surrounding landscape. This ride can be as technical as you want to make it.

Penny Gulch – 9.5 miles
This loop ride is mostly mellow with several dry creek crossings to keep riders on their toes. This trail gets dry and overgrown by mid-summer, providing good habitat for rattlesnakes.

Twisted Sister – 4 miles one way
A strenuous and technical out-and-back ride climbing through a dry cottonwood-lined gulch, sage brush prairie, rock gardens and limber pine. Turn around at the fence for an exhilarating downhill.

ROAD BIKING

Enjoy the region’s scenic byways on two wheels. Many area roads do not have bike lanes or significant shoulders so always be aware of traffic.

Oregon Basin Loop – 33.25 miles
Head east out of Cody for a typical Wyoming ride with some hills and generally low traffic. This loop takes you through oil rig country and past a historic stage stop along Highway 120.

North Fork (begins at Shoshone National Forest boundary) – 27 miles one way
Follow the Buffalo Bill Cody Scenic Byway to the East Entrance of Yellowstone National Park past historic lodges, unique volcanic rock formations, pine-encrusted peaks and the blue ribbon North Fork of the Shoshone River. The highway was recently repaved and widened, providing a comfortable cruise through the rolling terrain.

Fishing Bridge to West Thumb (Yellowstone National Park) – 20.5 miles
A great spring spin before tourists arrive and traffic picks up. Splendid views of snow-capped peaks as you climb the long but gentle hill running along Yellowstone Lake. Get a great workout by picking up the tempo. There are plenty of wildlife viewing opportunities. Be sure to watch out for traffic as there is very little shoulder in places.