Friends of Pathways has a formal partnership with the USFS to collaborate on design, construction and stewardship of local trails for all users β hike, bike, horse, and ski. Weβre committed to providing easy year round access to trails in order to maintain our high quality of life in Jackson Hole.
π¨ Pathway closure near Gregory Lane!π¨ Starting Monday, September 29, 2025
The Town of Jackson and Evans Construction will be installing stormwater infrastructure and preparing the ground surface for roadway, curb and sidewalk near the crossing of the bike/pedestrian pathway on Gregory Lane.
A pathway closure and detour is necessary to route pathway users around the construction zone.
Plan on this pathway closure to begin today, Monday, September 29, 2025 and remain as necessary while crews install new utilities and road surface features.
Expect βPathway Closedβ and detour signage routing cyclists/pedestrians around the construction zone.
Signage will be placed at the pathway junction south of the tunnel under S. HWY 89, at the junction adjacent to the Middle School ball fields, and other common access locations.
Please obey the closure and detour signage and plan a little extra time on your bike/walk commute around this area.
We are mourning the loss of former FOP employee and dear friend, Jay Pistono. An amazing diplomat for responsible recreation and one of the friendliest people on the planet. Teton Pass won`t be the same without you Jay - RIP
UPDATE - the closure has been extended to include Thursday September 18, and Friday September 19!
π¨ The portion of the pathway between Russ Garaman Park and US89 will temporarily close between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 16, and Wednesday, Sept. 17. The closure allows pedestrians and bikers to access the pathway during morning and afternoon hours, per Parks & Rec. Dates and times are subject to change due to weather or unforeseen circumstances. π¨
Second Pass Bash of the summer is coming up! Help us close out summer the right way! π€πΌ
On Saturday, September 20th weβll have free shuttles from 11am-3pm, raffle prizes, free bike demos, free bike tunes, and more! π΅ββοΈ
@stagecoachbarjh @hobacksports @wilsonbackcountrysports @thehub_jh @wheelwranglersjh @dayhikeapp @yellowstone_teton_clean_cities
OLD BILLβS FUN RUN IS SATURDAY!
Friends of Pathways has been busy this year!
Between bike safety programming in our schools, a 9-week Bike to Work series, a Bike Film Festival, National Trails Day, Pass Bashes, and more, we are proud to spread community and safety on our pathways and trails.
Life in Jackson Hole is elevated by easy access to the robust pathway and trails systems, so letβs continue the good work! Please consider donating to Friends of Pathways this Old Billβs giving season. Link in bio!
Weβll see you out there this Saturday, booth 106! Come say hi! π΅ββοΈ
@cfjacksonhole #oldbills2025
We met up with Sergeant Traphagan this week to hear about the best ways to stay safe as we all transition into the school year. His advice:
π΄πΌββοΈπ¨ Know and obey the speed limit
π STOP at stop signs
π Signal your intent
If we all follow these rules of the road, we can make it through the school year without incident! Thanks to @jhpolicedepartment for these safety tips!
π¨π¦Ί π§ 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!
π¦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
π΅ Know that sidewalks are an option when you feel unsafe in the road, especially for younger kids on their way to and from school!
π 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! ππ΄ββοΈ
As you prepare to make biking to school part of your daily commute, here are some pointers for you and your family!
π§ Safety check your bike before leaving the house. Make sure brakes are working properly
π§₯ Dress appropriately for the cool morning weather and wear a helmet
π Plan your route to school with your family- the safest routes will be along the pathways
Safe and happy biking to school! β¨
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Friends of Pathways
Friends of Pathways champions a safe, connected system of pathways, trails, bike lanes and sidewalks that encourage active transportation and healthy recreation in our Jackson Hole community.
PO Box 2062
610 W Broadway Avenue, Suite 204
Jackson, WY 83001
307.733.4534
info@friendsofpathways.org
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Ride Dirt, Not Mud
Trail UpdatesThis weekend, the trails were looking quite muddy. Below is a friendly reminder from the FOP/USFS trail crew: Riding in mud can wreck the tread on the trail by leaving ruts that dry into hard bumps. This in turn contributes to erosion and further damage, while creating unridable and hard to fix trail surfaces. If you are leaving a visible rut, the trail is too muddy to ride! Varying weather conditions during the spring and fall can be especially critical for trails. You can still get out and ride and walk the trails, but please be aware of wet trail and very muddy spots. If you see that it is too wet, dismount your bike, push your bike through the mud, and walk on the edge of the trail. Please don’t ride around the mud spots either, this creates an unsustainably wide trail and can even create two trails in one spot.
Path 22 Update
Trail UpdatesPath22 West Segment – Snake River Bridge
Crews have completed all underground work on the central in-river pier, the first of the three in-river piers to be completed, and have now started work on the east pier. The exposed end of the 3βx5β concrete base and embedded rebar of the central pier are now visible above the river bed, and the finish work to complete the hammerhead βcapβ that supports the steel bridge girders will follow shortly.
As of last week, work on the east in-river pier had started and crews are currently in the process of driving sheet piles to build the coffer dam for the east pier. The coffer dam will extend approximately 30β below the river bed and will allow crews to construct the below-ground components of the pier, a process that is expected to take several months. As soon as the sheet pile driving is complete crews will move on to excavating the interior of the coffer dam, driving H-piles, pouring the concrete seal cap, dewatering the coffer dam, and then begin the forming and pouring of the concrete pier itself. This process must be repeated for the west pier as well. The project is scheduled for completion in 2014.
Path22 West Segment – WY390 Underpass
The contractor has received final approval from WYDOT and work is expected to start next week (September 30th) on the underpass near the WY390/WY22 intersection. The project will install an 80β-long concrete culvert underneath WY390 approximately 450β north of the WY390/WY22 intersection, connecting the existing pathways at Stilson Ranch to the future pathway that will extend through the new Rendezvous Park, across the Snake River, and east along WY22 connecting to the pathway system in the Town of Jackson.
Path22 East Segment – West Broadway
Work is ongoing on the East Segment β Phase I portion of the Pathway 22 Project, which will construct 1.1 miles of pedestrian and bicycle facilities on West Broadway (US89) between the Flat Creek Bridge and the βYβ intersection of WY22/US89, and on WY22 between the βYβ and Spring Gulch Road. The facilities generally include a 6-foot wide protected bike lane (βcycle trackβ) separated by 2-4 feet from an 8-foot wide pedestrian sidewalk on both sides of West Broadway, and a 10-foot wide pathway along the west side of WY22. The 6-foot cycle track will also continue on the east side of WY22 from the βYβ intersection up to Spring Gulch Road.
Crews are focusing this fall on the area near the new Walgreens at Budge Dr. and along the undeveloped hillside just west of the Flat Creek Bridge. Most of the prep work and major grading will be completed this fall, with actual pathway installation occurring in spring 2014. The project plans are available on the Teton County website at:Β http://www.tetonwyo.org/pathwy/topics/wy22-east-segment/252075/
Game Creek Bridge Project
Trail UpdatesDuring the month of September, the trail crew has been hard at work replacing bridges and restoring trail in the Game Creek Drainage. Β Many of the bridges in this area were showing signs of their age by rotting and flexing. Additionally, some of the portions of Middle Game Creek Trail were aligned too close to the creek, resulting in washout and flooding in the early spring.
Last year, Friends of Pathways was awarded a grant for this project from theΒ Recreational Trails ProgramΒ through theWyoming State Parks & Cultural Resources. This summer, the trail crew set to work pre-cutting lumber and transporting tools and lumber to the site. Β Once the boards were in Game Creek, the real fun could begin. Β Each board, weighing over 20 lbs, was transported from the top of the Game Creek Road to the bridge site. Β The crew had two fantastic volunteer groups to help with the project: Jackson Hole Community School students and the BTNF Fire Crew. Β The amount of lumber they transported for each of the bridges was impressive!
During the second week, the crew had the help of mini-x to move fill dirt for turnpikes and to carve a new trail out of the hill adjacent to the road. Β The higher placement of this new trail, will help to keep it dry and erosion free.
Share the Trail
Trail UpdatesRecently, Friends of Pathways received a few questions about how to share the trail with horses. Β We thought it was a great opportunity to get a little perspective from the Back Country Horsemen on horse behavior and sharing the trails. Β Thanks to the BCH for giving us a glimpse into the horse’s mind.
CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE HORSE KIND
By: Teton Back Country Horsemen
Horses are prey animals, and flight is their primary defense.Β Horses have had the right-of-way on trails because the horse has its own unpredictable reaction to every trail encounter.Β If the horse is not startled, the rider can maintain control and quickly move from blocking the trail.
What startles a horse is not always obvious.Β It might be approaching from the front quickly, or an oversized backpack or an odd fishing pole, or approaching quietly from the rear, or unfamiliar trail obstacles, or thrown gravel, or a strange bike.Β On rare occasions, a particular horse may not pass a rider/bike combo unless the bike is laid on its side.
For the safety of everyone, when encountering a horse on the trail:
1. Make sure the horse has seen you from a distance and knows that you are human.Β Slow down and prepare to stop. Β Give the rider a chance to quiet the horse. Β Call out in a friendly voice. Β Usually the rider will want to start a conversation with you for the horse’s benefit. Β Watch for the horse’s reaction. Keep the ‘small talk’ going as you approach and pass.
2. Look for guidance from the horse rider before passing.Β Horses need the upper side of the hill, and they will go there if startled. Β It is usually easier for the horse to leave the trail to bypass a biker.
3. Bring accompanying dogs under control.Β Even a friendly dog might appear threatening. Β Horses can and will kick dogs nipping at their heels.
4. Use extra caution on blind curves on the shared trails.
In addition,Β all usersΒ should use common sense and share-the-trail courtesy. Β If any user has the easier opportunity to accommodate the others, they should do it!