WELCOME TO LANDER,WY
Ranked as one of the best outdoor towns in America, Lander is a gateway into the Wind River Mountains.
Outdoor recreational opportunities include camping, backpacking, mountain biking, hiking, trail running, world-class rock climbing, fishing, Nordic skiing in the winter, and so much more! Lander also has some fantastic restaurants, cafes, bars, and shopping to suit any mood or taste. Interested in other local events while you’re here? Check out our concurrent events below.
OTHER EVENTS
Run Like A Bighorn Trail Race
Sunday, September 8 2024
The Run Like a Bighorn Trail course takes participants on a tour of the beautiful Sinks Canyon State Park. Runners scramble up and down the canyon walls, winding through sagebrush meadows and conifer forests alongside the Popo Agie River, and passing the dolomite cliffs known worldwide for climbing. The total distance is 5.9 miles, and the event is open to everyone - from speedy trail runners to families looking for a scenic hike. Cost is $25/adults and $10/for kids under 13. This fee includes an official race t-shirt. The State Park is located 7 miles outside of Lander, Wyoming at 6500'.
Register for the WYO131 and get 15% off registration for the trail race. Legs cant handle both events? Share the code with a family member!
The closest airport is Central Wyoming Regional Airport in Riverton, Wy, (RIW) about 30 mins by car from Lander. The airport is served by United Airlines.
Other nearby airports include Casper-Natrona County International Airport (CPR), Jackson Hole Airport (JAC), and Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (Rock Springs) (RKS).
AIRPORTS
RESTAURANTS
LODGING & CAMPING
Sinks Canyon- Popo Agie Falls Trail
There are multiple hotel and motel options in and around Lander.
Camping in Sinks Canyon State Park
Camping on the Shoshone National Forest.
Lander City Park offers free camping for up to 3 nights
