WYBDR Route Updates
Updated September 3, 2025
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Visit the official WYBDR Facebook Group page for ride reports, photos, and discussions with other riders in your area HERE
Important: Wildfire Season is Here
The unfortunate reality of wildfire season is upon us and there are important reminders to keep in mind:
- While we do our best to post Route Updates for significant fire bypasses or closures, the rapidly-changing conditions of wildfires make it nearly impossible to track.
- Before and during your ride, there are important things you must do to ensure your safety and adherence to closures:
- Always check for Route Updates and download the latest GPS track file just before you go. Note, recommended bypasses are not always included in the track file.
- Reference the official BDR Interactive Map wildfire layers to see current activity HERE
- Use other wildfire apps and websites to cross-reference data, such as WatchDuty HERE
- Join the official Facebook Group Page for the route you intend to ride and monitor throughout your trip. This is a great way to get up to date reports and share intel.
- Email us at [email protected] or report a route update on the mobile website to help us track any changes.
- Check local jurisdictions for campfire regulations and bans. Please consider not having any campfires.
- Always respect closures and adhere to detours. Wildfires are a tragic event for local residents. Be respectful of locals and allow the hard-working fire crews to do their job: stay out of their way.
See attached screenshots for reference.
Important: Downed Trees
In the early riding season there can be multiple blocked roads due to downed trees:
- While we do our best to post Route Updates for major extended closures, treefall is often cleared quickly so impacts are generally not posted here.
- Before and during your ride:
- Carry a saw on your bike to clear downed trees for safe passage and to help riders behind you.
- If the road is impassable, backtrack on the route and find a logical way around. Use the official BDR map and your GPS devices to research the most effective safe bypass.
- Never venture off the main route onto sensitive areas to bypass a downed tree.
- Join the official Facebook Group Page for the route you intend to ride and monitor throughout your trip. This is a great way to get up to date reports and share intel.
- Always respect posted closures and adhere to official USFS detours.
- Check for Route Updates and download the latest GPS track file just before you go. Note, recommended bypasses are not always included in the track file.
See attached photos for reference.
September 3, 2025
New Tracks Available for Download
A new version of the WYBDR tracks is available labeled WYBDR-September2025
This update includes a few minor refinements and a few new updates:
SECTION 3:
- The track near Shirley Mtns has been revised to avoid a portion of private property. Please be courteous and avoid private roads.
SECTION 4:
- The main route out of Alcova has been revised to add more dirt.
- This section is 163mi and no fuel is available. Riders can detour to Muddy Gap for fuel via Hwy287. Always carry extra fuel if you are concerned with your range.
- Riders wishing to avoid this new portion of dirt or concerned about fuel range can remain on Hwy220/287
See attached screenshots for reference.
Purchase the official map for the WYBDR HERE
Always download the latest version of the GPS tracks just before you go HERE
June 12, 2024 (updated June 19th 2024)
Important WYBDR Reminder – Beaver Rim (Section 4 ALT Harder)
Please read this important update before heading out on the WYBDR:
- Riders should not attempt the entire WYBDR before July 1st due to sensitive land areas and lingering snow and mud.
- As a reminder, BLM representatives have notified us that the Beaver Rim section of the route will not be open until July 1st each year. This date coincides with seasonal closures in the national forests.
- On the Beaver Rim this would allow the Greater Sage Grouse birds to hatch their chicks and it would minimize lasting impacts on them in addition to mitigating potential road damage due to muddy conditions and ruts. Avoid environmental damage and never travel off a main road.
- The Beaver Rim (previous Section 4 main route) has now been changed to an optional ALT Harder track, with a new main section 4.
Download the latest version of the WYBDR tracks HERE
Check estimated snow levels using our interactive map HERE
- Please review the FAQ on the WYBDR page for information on camping permits.
November 27, 2022
WYBDR Route Update
We have received complaints from the Wyoming Game & Fish Department and the Bighorn National Forest managers about unwanted behavior of riders on the WYBDR. Please review these guidelines before heading out on the WYBDR and Ride Respectfully to help preserve access to our public lands.
Can I fish on the WYBDR?
Each state has its own recreational fishing requirements and restrictions. To learn about the required licenses and stamps for fishing (and hunting) in Wyoming, visit https://wgfd.wyo.gov/apply-or-buy.
Please note, the Wyoming Game & Fish Department has reported a number of riders fishing without the proper licenses and conservation stamps, so please ensure that you have obtained the proper permits if you intend to go fishing during your WYBDR trip.
What if I see a ‘Private Land Sign’?
The WYBDR route includes a few instances where the the track follows an easement road through private land. In many, but not all cases, the land owners have installed “private land” signs and it is important that riders acknowledge these signs and stay on the designated track. If you are unsure of the land ownership adjacent to the roads, such as outside of national forest lands, it’s best to stay on the track to avoid trespassing. In all cases riders should not ride off the roads which creates new trails and damages vegetation. Please remember that riding off the designated roads can jeopardize our right to use these roads for recreation.
What if I encounter a gate along the route?
On most BDRs riders will encounter gates across roads and the WYBDR is no exception. These gates are important and are used by ranchers to control and separate herds. The rule of thumb is to leave the gate as you’ve found it. This means that if it was closed when you found it, close it after passing through. If it was open, leave it open. It is important for riders to follow this rule to prevent animal herds intermixing, and respect the rights and needs of private landowners and permittees.
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