Casper Platte River Trail: short Paradise Valley return
Wyoming · Greenway
From designated park access, follow the paved main River Trail downstream toward town up to one mile and retrace. Stay on the same riverbank, turning before any road, bridge or work barrier.
Plan your ride
- Location
- Casper · Wyoming
- Ride length
- Up to 2 miles return
- Ride format
- Out and back
- Surface
- Paved riverside multi-use trail
- Road crossings
- From designated park access, follow the paved main River Trail downstream toward town up to one mile and retrace. Stay on the same riverbank, turning before any road, bridge or work barrier.
- Elevation
- Short river corridor with access grades; strong southwest winds can add effort.
- Starting location
- Paradise Valley Park, Casper, Wyoming
Chosen cap of 1 mile(s) outward and the same distance back; turn earlier at barriers, crossings or unsuitable tread. The parking/access walk is additional and unmeasured.
Approximate named public facility/access-area reference. Follow the guide to designated public visitor parking and the signed path; not a surveyed stall.
Casper Platte River Trail: short Paradise Valley return — detailed guide
Source review: 2026-10-21. A dated source review does not guarantee current-day conditions.
From designated park access, follow the paved main River Trail downstream toward town up to one mile and retrace. Stay on the same riverbank, turning before any road, bridge or work barrier.
Start and parking approach
Start: Paradise Valley Park, Casper, Wyoming
Use only open designated public visitor parking. Walk through parking aisles and the final access connection; never use private lots without permission. If no lawful open arrival is available, postpone or arrive by transit/foot.
Distance and route
Selected ride: Up to 2 miles return. Format: Out and back.
Chosen cap of 1 mile(s) outward and the same distance back; turn earlier at barriers, crossings or unsuitable tread. The parking/access walk is additional and unmeasured.
From designated park access, follow the paved main River Trail downstream toward town up to one mile and retrace. Stay on the same riverbank, turning before any road, bridge or work barrier.
Surface and effort
Surface: Paved riverside multi-use trail. Short river corridor with access grades; strong southwest winds can add effort. No surveyed maximum slope or accessibility certification is supplied.
Crossings and shared use
Yield to pedestrians, use the signed bicycle/shared-use route, slow at crossings and blind bends, and walk uncomfortable ramps. Authorized maintenance or emergency vehicles may appear. The written route defines the separated portion; nearby roads and unmarked walking or technical trails are excluded. Check current device rules before bringing an e-bike.
Hours, costs and access
Choose daylight and follow current posted park, trail and parking hours. Seasonal facilities and temporary closures can differ. Ordinary access fees were not established in this pass. Obey posted entry and parking terms; rentals, events and other services are separate.
Reviewed October 21, 2026. Oil Derrick–First Street and Poplar bridge construction remain outside this selected approach; do not follow their street detour. Elkhorn Creek works on the separate eastern corridor have no confirmed finish. Local signs remain decisive. This is source-based planning, not a field inspection or a guarantee of present-day conditions. Stop at closures; do not improvise a traffic-road bypass.
Map location
The marker is a labeled planning reference, not a surveyed parking space, bicycle entrance or navigable route line. Use the written start and current on-site signs for the final approach.