From TravelandLeisure.com
By Evie Carrick
For adventurous travelers, there’s nothing like a nice, long bike ride through some spectacular scenery. If you’re a cycling enthusiast in search of adventure this summer, look no further than USBR 76, an almost-500-mile bike trail stretching from Idaho to Colorado through the state of Wyoming.
The trail came about when the Adventure Cycling Association and several federal, state, and local government agencies teamed up to realize their vision of building the largest public bike route network in the world. Completed in 2024, the segment starts in the rugged Teton mountain range at the base of Teton Pass. Right away, cyclists must climb to over 8,400 feet above sea level before dropping down into Jackson Hole Valley. The route then passes through the mountain town of Jackson and runs alongside the National Elk Refuge, which protects one of the country’s largest elk herds.
From there, the trail cuts through Grand Teton National Park, offering riders an abundance of mountain views and alpine lakes. Before reaching Yellowstone National Park, USBR 76 turns east, climbing a 9,500-foot mountain pass (the route’s high point) before descending into the city of Dubois. Following Dubois, the route passes through the Wind River Reservation and the city of Lander, home to the limestone cliffs of Sinks Canyon State Park.