SCLT reopens Soldier Ridge Trail System

With the Elk Fire being mostly contained and snow most likely on the way, the Sheridan Community Land Trust reports they were excited to announce the Soldier Ridge Trail System has reopened to the public. 

SCLT reminds the public that most of the Soldier Ridge Trail System is on private land. Access to this trail system is a privilege and trail visitors must follow all posted rules for the trails to remain open.

The rules for the Soldier Ridge Trail System are:

• Open dawn to dusk

• No eBikes, eMotorcycles, or motorized vehicles

• Pets must be leashed at all times

• Pet waste must be cleaned up and removed

• Never scare or chase livestock or wildlife

• No fires, fireworks, or camping

• No hunting or discharge of firearms

• Stay on trail

• Practice “Leave No Trace”

• Hikers yield to horses, bikes yield to horses and hikers

• Protect your trails: if you’re leaving ruts or tracks, please head back

According to SCLT, the Soldier Ridge Trail System includes the Soldier Ridge Trail, Soldier Ridge Bench Trail, Hidden Hoot Trail, Hoot Loop, Kicking Horse Trail, The Link, Double Eagle Trail, and the Kicking Eagle Link Connector. Visitors will see updated signage with the rules prominently displayed at each trail entrance.

“We thank the many amazing trail users who dutifully follow the trail rules while enjoying this amazing community resource. The Soldier Ridge Trail System was closed to the public during the height of the Elk Fire because people were accessing Soldier Ridge Trail after it closes at dusk,” SCLT Recreation Program Manager Jared Koenig said. “We recognize that much of this use was not malicious and was by folks not fully understanding the trail rules. However, there have been ongoing challenges with some of the rules, particularly with pets. Please remember that all pets must be leashed at all times while using these trails. That is for the safety of trail visitors, livestock, and wildlife, and the safety of your pets.”

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