Sweetwater County Official Travel Guide - 2025/2026
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2025-04-19 10:28:43
EXPLORE SINGING SANDS AT KILLPECKER SAND DUNES
Killpecker Sand Dunes is a vast, shifting expanse of soft, golden sand set against a volcanic butte and Wyoming’s expansive skies. Formed over millennia from lava flows and sculpted by wind, the dunes rise up to 100 feet, creating a roller coaster of hills for sandboarders, ATV riders and hikers.
Among the dunes, you’ll also find striking rock formations like the 400-foot Boar’s Tusk spire and the flat-topped North and South Table mountains. Venture to higher vantage points to catch a glimpse of the rare desert elk, found nowhere else in North America, or bring binoculars and a camera to take photos of the free-roaming wild horses.
ATV RIDES
Motorsport fans flock to the dunes to rev up their dune buggies, dirt bikes and ATVs and tear across 11,000 acres of open land. Beginners stick to the flatter areas and smaller knolls to learn the ropes, while advanced riders show off their skills on the mammoth hills.
SANDBOARDING
If you’re less interested in kicking up sand with motors and tires, simply surf down the dunes on a sandboard or sled. For the best experience, ride early in the morning or later in the evening when the slopes are cooler. Be sure to bring along some wax to keep your board gliding smoothly over the grains.
EQUIPMENT RENTALS
Gear up with ATV and sandboard rentals from nearby Rockin’ Rollin’ Rentals & Sales. If you’re hooked, sandboards are available for purchase at the Explore Rock Springs & Green River Visitor Center in Rock Springs.
LACE UP FOR HIKING ADVENTURES
Fill up your water bottle, lace up your hiking boots and get ready to uncover verdant riversides, rugged cliffs and sunbaked desert along this region’s diverse and stunning trails.
WHITE MOUNTAIN PETROGLYPHS
At White Mountain, etched sandstone cliffs reveal centuries-old carvings. The Plains and Great Basin Native Americans created intricate designs on these 300- foot walls, depicting scenes from their lives up to a thousand years ago. A short hike to the Upper Wasatch formation reveals this rare, open-air gallery — a quiet space to reflect on the stories left by Wyoming’s earliest-known inhabitants.
GREENBELT PATHWAY TRAILS
The Greenbelt Pathway in Green River is a series of paved, family-friendly trails totaling more than 12 miles. Soak in some sunshine along the river, passing through parks and quiet neighborhoods by foot or bike.
FLAMING GORGE COUNTRY TRAILS
Just south of Rock Springs and Green River, Flaming Gorge Reservoir and its surrounding plateaus offer ample opportunities to hike and investigate the arid terrain. Wander through sagebrush-peppered desert and soaring rock mesas.
KILLPECKER SAND DUNES
No path is needed when you have acres upon acres of soft sand to meander. Hiking the Killpecker Sand Dunes — one of the world’s largest active sand-dune fields — can range from easy to hard, with some mounds reaching over 100 feet tall.
SEEDSKADEE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE’S FLICKER TRAIL
Beginning at the Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge headquarters, the 2-mile Flicker Trail loops along the Green River through wetlands and cottonwood forests, leading you to prime moose-spotting and birding areas.
PEDAL EPIC MOUNTAIN BIKING TRAILS
Whether you’re a novice mountain biker or a true gearhead, it’s no secret that this area is home to some of the nation’s most sought-after singletrack. Here, rugged paths meander through sagebrush plains and sandstone ridges in scenic open spaces — it’s the ultimate playground for two-wheeled fun.
WILKINS PEAK TRAIL SYSTEM
The state’s most popular trail system, Wilkins Peak features 14 routes over 20 miles of desert terrain. Packed with tight switchbacks, big bridges and steep drops, these trails keep even the most experienced riders coming back for the thrills.
CHANNEL SURFING TRAIL
Skill Level: Beginner
Distance: 1.66 Miles
Channel Surfing traces the rushing Green River with views of the city and towering bluffs. With sandy paths and minimal elevation, it’s perfect for relaxed, easygoing rides along the banks.
BRENT AND MIKE’S TRAIL
Skill Level: Intermediate
Distance: 6 Miles
A favorite among intermediate riders, this route twists through swooping berms, ladders and drop offs, with alternate lines for those looking to dial down the intensity.
PICK YOUR POISON TRAIL
Skill Level: Expert
Distance: 5 Miles
Starting from Brent and Mike’s, this advanced trail tests seasoned bikers with quick zigzags, challenging climbs and rocky, technical obstacles.
MUSTANG LOOP
Just west of Western Wyoming Community College, Mustang Loop is a 3-mile, multiuse trail that’s ideal for beginners. The gentle path weaves through spacious, high-desert landscapes inviting riders — and even hikers and winter crosscountry skiers — to explore.
TEE OFF AMID HIGH-DESERT BEAUTY
Perfect your swing at golf courses surrounded by lush greenery and desert vistas. Whether you’re looking to try out a new sport, bond on a work trip or simply enjoy an afternoon outside with friends and family, these courses offer top fairways.
WHITE MOUNTAIN GOLF COURSE
Start your day at the fully stocked pro shop to pick up your clubs, then warm up on the driving range. When you’re ready to tee off, choose from 27 championship holes, designed to challenge golfers of all types, and set against the striking, chalky slopes of White Mountain. A roaming food and beverage cart keeps you refreshed on the greens, while Eve’s, the on-site restaurant, awaits with a juicy rib eye or topping-stacked pizza post-round. Non-golfers have plenty to enjoy here, too, with a fishing and boating lake, a peaceful duck pond and a ball field complex.
ROLLING GREEN COUNTRY CLUB
Nestled along the burbling Green River, Rolling Green Country Club welcomes member and nonmember players from near and far. The course’s mature, 71-par layout weaves through tall evergreens and long stretches of open grass where you just may see a moose or leggy deer wandering the grounds. Save your appetite for a cool beer and some fairway fare at the nearby clubhouse after the final putt.
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