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.
Skip the traffic and enjoy the ride over to The Center for the Arts, for Bike to Work Wednesday, 7:30-9:00 am! This week we are partnering with @cowboycoffeeco, @thecenterjh and @891khol
See y’all there! 🤠☕️🪩✨🚲🥐
We are about 2 weeks ahead of schedule on trail melting out this year. The old bet was everything would be snow free by July 4th but there are only a few passable snow drifts left on the upper parts of Teton Pass. The trail should be very inviting this weekend with cooler temps and a little rain this morning to knock the dust down. This week crews cleared upper Ski Lake, Phillip’s Pass, and upper Black Canyon, treated weeds at Munger, replaced some pathway counters, surveyed some new connector trails, dug drainage on Black Canyon, and string trimmed around the trailheads. Get out there and enjoy!
#hobacksports #snakeriverbrewing
Are your kids learning to ride? Check out Jackson Hole Mountain Resort’s Pedal Kids Learn to Pedal program. They teach kids how to ride independently—no training wheels needed! Through expert coaching and a supportive environment, children gain more than just biking skills—they build confidence, resilience, and a love for movement.
JHMR has programs for kids ages 3-12 from June 30 - July 3, 2025. Reserve your spot at the link in our bio.
*Edit* August 6th- Teton Village
Friends of Pathways is excited to announce our Bike to Work Wednesday Series- each week, join us for breakfast treats and coffee on your way to work from 7:30 am-9 am. Bike, Walk, or Bus to come see us and leave the car behind! Attendees will be entered to win a Specialized Status 2 170 mountain bike, donated by @hobacksports
Thanks to all of our community partners for helping us create this summer long event: @pearlstreetbagels @poppynetworkjh @downhomejac @tetonprevention @cowboycoffeeco @thecenterjh @tetoncounty @holefoodrescue @snakeriverroastingco @stjohnshealth @jacksonholeroasters @dayhikeapp @hbcafeandjuicery @jhlandtrust @jacksonhole @sweetcheeksmeats @jhchildrensmuseum @snakeriverbrew
Come Join us out on Teton Pass this Saturday, June 7th from 9am-noon for #nationaltrailsday
We’ll be working on Parallel, Lower Lithium, and Crater Lake Trail. Make sure to bring work gloves, closed-toed shoes, and water. Lunch, snacks, and tools provided by Friend of Pathways! 🪓⛏️🏔️
#trails #pathways #multiuse #jacksonhole #trailwork @americanhiking
Help Shape the Future of Transportation Safety in Teton County!
Provide Input on the Safe Streets for All (SS4A) Draft Safety Action Plan and Community Streets Plan at a Community Open House this Thursday, May 15, from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at Cloudveil Room at the Teton County/Jackson Community Recreation Center.
Visit the StoryMap survey to view key findings and share input. The survey is open through May 29 at the link in our profile.
@bicyclefilmfestival is coming to Jackson Hole this Thursday, May 1 @thecenterjh with a curated screening of short films. Hosted by @friendsofpathways. Documentaries, narratives, animations, award-winning directors, and emerging talents – all share equal billing. Take a journey around the globe celebrating the bicycle. It’s Bicycle Film Festival’s 25th Anniversary celebrating bicycles through art, film, and music. BFF has spanned the world to an audience of one million people in over 100 cities worldwide – and now Jackson Hole. Let’s celebrate. Bikes Rock! Link in @bicyclefilmfestival bio for BFF Jackson Hole tickets.
Good news! The pathway along North Highway 89 opens Saturday, April 19! This opening is earlier than the usual opening of April 30. Sweet!
In coordination with U.S. Fish and Wildlife, Teton County/Jackson Parks and Recreation is sweeping and cleaning the pathway north of Jackson adjacent to Highway 89 today to ensure the pathway is clear of debris before it opens for users on Saturday, April 19.
As wildlife continues to migrate from the National Elk Refuge, please take caution when using the pathway and give wildlife the right-of-way.
The Teton Park Road is plowed and ready for joggers, cyclists and even rollerbladers. People can enjoy 14 miles of snow-free pavement from Taggart Lake Trailhead to Signal Mountain Lodge, all without worrying about traffic until May 1.
@yellowstonenps enthusiasts have their chance to enjoy car-free roads too. Nearly 50 miles of road between the west entrance in West Yellowstone and the north entrance in Gardiner opened to non-motorized travel on April 5.
Enjoy!
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Youth Trail Crew working on Ski Lake Trail
Trail Updates, Youth Trail CrewThe Youth Trail Crew has been busy working to improve the popular Ski Lake Trail over the last 3 weeks. They have been installing water bars and rock steps and improving the tread in areas where erosion has affected the trail. They will be finishing up their work this week and moving to other projects so if you’re looking to take a hike high in the mountains to avoid the heat go say hi to them at Ski Lake and check out the work they have done. The Forest Service Trail Crew has also been busy working on several reroute projects with a volunteer group from Wilderness Ventures. They have worked on sections of trail at Ouzel Falls by the headwaters of the Gros Ventre River and rerouted the Crystal Creek Trail around the giant landslide that covered the old trail and created a lake. The Friends of Pathways Trail Ambassadors have been out performing yearly trail maintenance on the Snow King and Teton Pass trails, digging drainage in Black Canyon, rebenching parts of the Woods Canyon, clearing trees on the Ridge Trail, and removing user created trails in the Cache Creek area. They want to remind folks to stay off of rehabbed trails to give them a chance to grow back, and if you have any questions for them they will have the tent set up at the Flat Creek trailhead on Tuesday and at the Trail Creek trailhead on Friday morning. Come say hi and get a map or bike bell or a dog leash.
Nelson Dr. Project Finished
Trail UpdatesThe project to separate use on the Nelson Dr. section of the Putt Putt trail wrapped up this Thursday. Since the start of the project on June 6th, 232 volunteers have donated almost 1,000 hours of time to help the Bridger Teton and Friends of Pathways crews to build 1.2 miles of new trail and close and rehab .58 miles of old eroded trail. During this time work was also done to connect the Shade Monkey trail to the base of Snow King providing another way to access the trails without driving to Cache Creek Trailhead. The FOP Youth Trail Crew has begun working on the Ski Lake trail installing new waterbars and improving drainage and the BTNF Trail Crew has been working on projects in the Gros Ventre Wilderness with groups from Wilderness Ventures. Look for the FOP Trail Ambassadors out at the Phillip’s Trailhead tomorrow. Stop by their tent with any questions or to pick up a trail map and have a great weekend out on the trails!
Youth Trail Crew to Complete Putt-Putt Reroute
Home Featured, Trail Updates, Youth Trail CrewOn Thursday July 2, Friends of Pathways’ Youth Trail Crew will complete work on the bike/hike portion of the Putt-Putt Trail from Nelson Drive. Immediately following completion, rehab will begin on the old section of trail. In the next few weeks, a separate horse/hiking trail will be completed.
Construction on the Putt-Putt separate access began during National Trails Day. Seventy-five volunteers, fueled by Lucky’s Market, built a half mile of trail through the aspen tress from Nelson Drive. This portion of trail was visited by the Secretary of Agriculture, where Vilsack praised the partnership of FoP with the Bridger-Teton National Forest.
After the initial work, the youth crew completed another half mile of trail before moving over to do rehab work on the Shade Monkey Trail at the base of Snow King Mountain. The youth crew worked alongside our Ambassador team who used a machine to buff the trail and rebuild the corners while the crew rehabbed places with excessive erosion.
“Given the heat we’ve been experiencing, these kids deserve extra kudos for working outside in the sun all day,” said Katherine Dowson, FOP Executive Director. “Their contributions to our world-class trails system are indispensable. With continued budget cuts at the Bridger-Teton, Friends of Pathways is committed to community based solutions to support our loved trail system.”
Thursday, July 2nd, volunteers from Teton Science School Operation Purple, a Military Families Retreat, will work with the youth crew to complete the last stretch of trail. They will then begin rehab of the old Putt-Putt Trail. If you want one last hike/run/bike on the old trail, make sure you get out there before Thursday! And, schedule some time this weekend to get out on the new trail!
GREATER SNOW KING AREA TRAILS DECISION REACHED
Trail UpdatesJackson District Ranger Dale Deiter authorized a trails document that would lead to a balanced approach to managing increasing recreation pressures and necessary wildlife protections. Projects approved include:
1. A 5.5 mile multi-use trail that will skirt the Skyline Ridge on Snow King Mountain. This trail will provide the visual and scenic recreational opportunity afforded by a higher elevation trail that is carefully designed with elements that allow the trail to blend in with the natural setting.
2. A 1.2 mile trail segment near Nelson Drive to separate hiking and biking use, which will ultimately reduce conflicts between users and provide for a more enjoyable experience for all recreationists.
3. Josie’s Ridge reconstruction which will provide a short hiking loop near town and be designated for pedestrian travel.
4. Game Creek trail motorized use dates. The trail will now be open to motorized use from September 1 through October 30 each year unless conditions deteriorate to where resources are being adversely affected.
“People choose to live near their National Forest for many reasons, but mainly because they like being able to recreate, enjoy the scenery and the wildlife habitat that we conserve,” said Deiter. “We feel that with the help of the community, we are progressing towards more sustainable and responsible strategies for accommodating recreationist and wildlife in our trails system” he said.
GSKA Scoping Decision
View the many Appendices here
Hiring for Youth Trail Crew
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 8 motivated teens to be a part of our first Youth Trail Crew program. Crew members will work on a variety of projects on the Bridger-Teton National Forest for nine weeks, June 19th – August 17th. This is a Monday – Thursday position (32 hours); crew members will earn $11/hr. 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 attend a personal interview.
To apply for this position, you must complete an application and reference form and email it to chris@friendsofpathways.org no later than May 12, 2017. Please be sure to complete all questions on the application in a thoughtful and thorough manner. If mailing, please send this application along with your reference form to:
Youth Trail Crew
Friends of Pathways
PO Box 2062
10 E. Simpson Ave.
Jackson, WY 83001
CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO DOWNLOAD THE YOUTH TRAIL CREW APPLICATION & REFERENCE LETTER:
2017 Youth Trail Crew Job Description
2017 Youth Trail Crew Application
2017 Youth Trail Crew Reference Letter