Hidden Hoot closed, but other trails offer outdoor recreation

Sheridan Community Land Trust wishes to remind everyone that the Hidden Hoot Trail and Hoot Loop Trail will be closed to the public until the conclusion of calving season.

This annual trail closure, which began on April 1, aims to ease stress on animals and people during calving season. Hidden Hoot Trail and Hoot Loop Trail will reopen once calving season concludes.

While appearing on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse program, SCLT Director of Marketing and Development Chris Vrba told listeners of the closure and how it benefits everyone in the community. 

While Hidden Hoot Trail and Hoot Loop Trail are closed, SCLT encourages community members to continue enjoying  other sections of the Bighorn’s backyard.

Soldier Ridge Trail, Soldier Ridge Bench Trail, The Link Trail and Kicking Horse Trail remain open to the community. They can all be accessed from the Soldier Ridge Trailhead on the west edge of Sheridan. To find the trailhead, follow the signs from the end of West 5th Street.

According to the SCLT, Red Grade Trails will also remain open. Parking lots and trailheads are located at the base of the Bighorns on State Hwy 335 just before the start of Red Grade Road.

As more visitors enjoy community trails this season, SCLT wishes to remind community members that pets should be under control whenever using the trails, and that pets must be leashed whenever livestock or wildlife are present.

Stay up to date with all of the latest trail openings, closings and conditions by joining Sheridan Trail Conditions on Facebook here.

View and print community trail maps here.