Wyoming’s history with the railroad runs deep. Even John A. Campbell, the first governor of the territory, gave the credit of its founding to the railroad. Though trains still run through the Cowboy State, many of the historic tracks are now abandoned, but that doesn’t mean that they’re no longer useful. The features of a railway – they’re usually long, flat paths running through charming landscape – make them perfect for hiking or biking. Next time you’re up for an outdoor adventure, considering taking to one Wyoming’s scenic rail trails.
Not many know about the rail trail running through Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks, down through Jackson, and back up a ways ending in Victor, Idaho.
Starting in Riverton and running northeast to Shoshone, the Heritage Trail is 22 miles long. It isn't the longest or the shortest rail trail on the list, but it is probably the easiest.
The Medicine Bow Rail Trail is a shorter trail, just over 20 miles long. It starts at the Dry Park Trailhead near Albany and ends down near the Wyoming/Colorado border.
