Friends of Pathways has a formal partnership with the USFS to collaborate on design, construction and stewardship of local trails for all users – hike, bike, horse, and ski. We’re committed to providing easy year round access to trails in order to maintain our high quality of life in Jackson Hole.
🚨🦺 🚧 A new pathway roundabout is being installed today 8/28/25 at the Stilson parking lot - near the tunnel that passes under Hwy 390. Expect delays! If you arrive here during construction, we will walk you around the construction zone. @tetonparksandrec @tetoncounty @townofjacksonwy
Friends of Pathways here, bringing you more Back to School safety pointers!
🚦When you are feeling unsure of what to do at an intersection, you always have the option to dismount your bike, become a pedestrian, and safely walk your bike across the crosswalk
🚵 Know that sidewalks are an option when you feel unsafe in the road, especially for younger kids on their way to and from school!
👕 Wearing bright colors can help you stay more visible to other bikers and drivers on the road. Wearing reflective materials can also help increase your visibility to other road users
Happy Back to School day to all those who celebrate! 🍎🚴♂️
As you prepare to make biking to school part of your daily commute, here are some pointers for you and your family!
🔧 Safety check your bike before leaving the house. Make sure brakes are working properly
🧥 Dress appropriately for the cool morning weather and wear a helmet
📍 Plan your route to school with your family- the safest routes will be along the pathways
Safe and happy biking to school! ✨
🙌 Rolling into the weekend with a fresh seal coat on the village road pathway!
Thanks to @tetoncounty for the much-improved pathway sealing protocols, with sealing across the minor access roads and the addition of high-visibility crosswalks at the known conflict locations.
Sealing across the driveways protects the investment and saves money in the long run. It also provides an excellent surface to paint crosswalks that are highly visible, last longer, and improves safety for everyone.
We hope this will continue to be the standard treatment for seal coating. The bold ladder-style crosswalk is much more visible to both the drivers and pathway users, and it would be ideal to make this the standard for the pathway system. ✌️ ❤️ 🚲
Good news: The pathway that crosses Greogory Lane will be open for the first week of school! Sweet!
However, it will close again for the construction crew to install a storm line, curbs, and gutters. The Town will notify the community when that closure is necessary and place signs for bikers and pedestrians to follow a detour.
Bridger-Teton National Forest is excited to implement parking lot and sign improvements at Nelson Drive Trailhead. The trailhead area and adjacent trails will be closed temporarily for approximately two weeks to reconstruct the existing parking area into a more efficient and sustainable design that better accommodates visitors and protects soil, plant, and water resources. The project includes regrading the existing native surface road to address chronic erosion and drainage issues. The trailhead will be closed from Monday, August 25th through Friday, September 5th.
Nelson Knoll Loop, Water Tank Road, Lower Putt Putt, Woods Canyon, and Crystal Lite trails will be temporarily closed during construction. Putt Putt, Woods Canyon, and Crystal Butte trails can still be accessed above the closure area from Cache Creek Trailhead.
While the trailhead is closed during the reconstruction project, technicians will gather geo-
technical information adjacent to the existing Forest Service housing units that will inform future Forest Service housing plans.
During the Nelson Trailhead reconstruction project, local pedestrian neighborhood access to Putt Putt and Woods Canyon Trails may occur from the Henley Access Trail off Nelson Drive. Trail users planning to park should use Cache Creek Trailhead.
🚨 Over 1 Million trips have been taken on the Teton County pathways so far this year! 🚨
That’s a 16 percent increase in use over last year at this time. Good job, team!
Every time you step onto the path, you’re making a healthy choice. Keep walking, biking, running, roller blading, and lollygagging on the Black Ribbon of Bliss - let’s make this a record-breaking year for pathway use in Jackson Hole!
Huge THANKS to everyone who came out to participate in our Bike to Work series over the past 9 weeks!! To celebrate a great summer of biking, we want to invite you to our Friends of Pathways Bike from Work wrap up party- August 21st, Snake River Brewing, 5 pm. Live music from @the_arrowleafs, bike raffle and free bike tunes from @hobacksports, and great vibes and pints from @snakeriverbrew 🚲🎶🍻
Final Bike to Work Wednesday this week over at Powderhorn Park!! Make sure not to miss it! Lots of fun on the docket with @sweetcheeksmeats @jacksonholeroasters @downhomejac @hobacksports @jhchildrensmuseum
Free food, free coffee, and free bike tunes 7:30am- 9am! Make sure to check back in to hear about our wrap up party next week. See ya there!! 🚵♀️🍌🥯🥐💃🪩✨
The Sidewalk Trail now starts where the pavement ends on Cache Creek Drive. The trail has been extended thanks to the help of Leadership Jackson Hole and Jackson Hole Youth Mountain Biking. Hopefully you find this trail more fun than the road! Get out there and use it!
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Trail Conditions for 5-6-16
Trail UpdatesTrails are still melting out with most of Snow King open except for high on the ridge tops. Munger is your next best bet with just a few lingering snow patches. Teton Pass still needs some more time although the Parallel Trail is dry and riding nice. With rain in the forecast for the weekend check http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mesowest/getobext.php?wfo=mso&sid=D0413&num=168&raw=0&dbn=m&banner=header and look for the Precip 24 hour total. When this goes over 0.3 inches that is when the trails get muddy and you should avoid them until they get a good dose of sunshine to dry them out. Have a great weekend and come say hi at the bike swap tomorrow at The Hub!
Trail Conditions for 4-30
Trail UpdatesWith the Winter Wildlife Closure areas opening tomorrow there are a lot of dry trails to explore! Snow King is your best bet with most of the lower trails melted out with some lingering drifts in shaded gullies. Teton Pass still has a lot of snow but Old Pass Road is dry up to Crater Lake and the Crater Trail is passable for hiking with a few snow patches. Munger Mountain is getting there but still has lingering snow patches and muddy spots so be respectful and turn around if you are leaving deep tracks on the trail. Have a great weekend out on the trails!
2016 News | Pathways & Trials: On a Mission for Sustainable Transportation and Heathy Recreation
Bike Network, Complete Streets, News & Announcements, Outreach, Path22, Trail UpdatesHot off the Pathways Press – Exciting News for the entire community.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 19, 2016
Contacts: Katherine Dowson, katherine@friendsofpathways.org
Kathryn Brackenridge, communications@friendsofpathways.org
Friends of Pathways Announces Evolved Mission Statement Based in Founding Principals and Broadened to Support New Efforts
Jackson, WY – Friends of Pathways announces an evolution of its mission statement. This new directive, “supporting a vibrant community by promoting sustainable transportation and healthy recreation in Jackson Hole,” reflects growing community priorities for decreasing traffic congestion and augmenting modes of healthy and planet-friendly travel.
Whether enjoying the community pathways system, a trail up Cache Creek, or a Start Bus, FOP wants to make it easier for people to enjoy life in Jackson Hole without the daily need for a car. Central to the enhanced mission rests a priority to help community and elected officials realize their goals of decreasing traffic congestion by implementing innovative solutions for transit and active transportation.
“The mission statement addendum comes at an exciting time for Friends of Pathways. With the imminent completion of Path22 and other milestones that have contributed to a sustainable trails and pathways network, it’s a good time to take the foundations of the organization to the next level” offers Executive Director Katherine Dowson. “Our new mission still encompasses trails and pathways while recognizing the important role that sustainable transportation and healthy recreation play in our community and quality of life,” notes Dowson.
This summer, Friends of Pathways will pursue its mission with the Commuter Choice Challenge, Skyline Trail construction and other trail projects, and work to develop a permanent Bike Share program. “As Jackson Hole continues to grow and prosper, it is essential to continually assess success, keep momentum and answer the call to promoting vibrancy, health and sustainability” notes Board President Greg Epstein. FOP has long-asked residents to ‘Be Today’s Solution,’ by making choices that encourage a healthy community and environment. Sustainable transportation, or more specifically, modes of travel that increase mobility while decreasing impacts on roads, wildlife, and citizens, are a part of that solution and will continue to play a pivotal role in Jackson’s character and future.
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Friends of Pathways supports a vibrant community by promoting sustainable transportation and healthy recreation in Jackson Hole. For more information on Friends of Pathways, visits friendsofpathways.com
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Trail Conditions for April 15
Trail UpdatesWith a week of sunny spring weather on the way I wanted to get out the first trail report for the season. I will include a map each time with dry open trails in green, partially dry but still with patchy snow and mud in yellow, and closed trails in red (may be closed for wildlife or still snowy. The Game Creek trail is dry for the first mile or two and make a nice outting, remember to keep your dogs on a leash through May 1. In Cache Creek the road and Hagen trail are still snow packed but fairly passable in the mornings while still frozen. The Sidewalk trail is dry up until Bridge 2 and then has some snow and mud and the Putt Putt and Woods Canyon trails are 95% dry from the Nelson Dr. trailhead to the Cache Creek trailhead. Get out and explore in the nice weather but remember to look down and if you’re leaving foot prints, hoof prints, or tire tracks you are doing damage to the trail and may want to turn around.
2016 Youth Trail Crew Applications Online!
Home Featured, Trail Updates, Youth Trail CrewDo you know a 15-18 year old who wants to spend the summer outside, working in the Bridger-Teton National Forest?
FOP is looking for motivated teens to be a part of our Youth Trail Crew program. Crew members will work on a variety of projects on the Bridger-Teton National Forest for nine weeks starting June 13th. This is a four day a week position (32 hours); crew members will earn $11/hr. and receive a stipend for work boots. As a crew member you will help complete a variety of manual tasks including restoration and maintenance of trails, new trail lay-out and construction, and the closure and rehab of old trails. Crew members will interact weekly with resource managers from the Bridger-Teton, and will also learn about many aspects of forest and natural resource management (wildlife, recreation, forestry, fire management). The job requires teamwork, personal motivation, enthusiasm for new challenges and an excitement to work outdoors! Applicants must complete a written application and submit to chris@friendsofpathways.org by May 6, 2016 and attend a personal interview.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
WORK SCHEDULE
Youth Trail Crew members are expected to arrive on time for work prepared for the day. The normal work schedule will be Monday through Thursday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm. There are two 15-minute breaks and a 30-minute lunch break during the day. The first day of work is an orientation and safety training day. Members are also encouraged to come out for National Trails Day on June 4th to get a preview of the Josie’s Ridge Project that we will be working on for the beginning of the season.
You must have a reliable way of getting to work each day. We will meet at the Jackson Ranger District located at 340 N. Cache St. in the Hoback Shop at 8:00am each morning. From there we will provide transportation to the work site each day and back by 4:30 each afternoon.
APPLICATION PROCESS
When completing your application, don’t forget to complete all pages of the application and submit to chris@friendsofpathways.org by May 6, 2016.
2016 Youth Trail Crew Job Description
2016 Friends of Pathways Youth Trail Crew Application
2016 Letter of Reference