The Cody Cattle Company, a sprawling landscape of rugged western heritage and natural beauty, offers a gateway to some of the most authentic outdoor experiences in Wyoming. Located just minutes from Cody, the ranch itself invites exploration across its vast, diverse terrain, where rivers challenge your resolve and forests stand as quiet guardians to your path. Here, outdoor activities unfold with raw, practical appeal — from horseback riding across open prairies to fishing in lively trout streams, and hiking trails that reward effort with sweeping mountain views.

Hiking at Cody Cattle Company is an exercise in direct engagement with fiercely natural territory. Trails vary from gentle 3-5 mile loops weaving through aspen groves and sagebrush flats, to more demanding climbs gaining up to 1,200 feet in elevation over uneven, rocky ground. The terrain insists on sturdy footwear and focused attention as it shifts beneath your steps — soft dirt paths suddenly giving way to loose shale or creek crossings daring you forward. Along the way, the scent of pine is crisp, and the rustle of wind through cottonwoods punctuates quiet moments. Wide-open vistas peer at you from clearing edges, sending your eyes beyond the horizon toward the Absaroka Mountains.

Practical planning is key to maximizing your visit. Water sources, while present, are intermittent and best not relied upon without treatment. Carrying at least 2 liters per person is advisable, especially in warmer months when the sun presses harder into the landscape. Early morning or late afternoon hikes help avoid the day's peak heat, and sharpen the light for better viewing and photography. Layers offer protection against Wyoming’s famously variable weather — cool mornings can quickly flip to warm afternoons.

Beyond hiking, the ranch is renowned for its horseback riding tours that wind through grassy meadows and alongside rushing creeks, giving a new vantage point on the land’s vast character. Anglers find solace casting for wild trout, where the water itself seems to ripple with challenge and chance around every bend.

For those seeking solitude, parts of the Cody Cattle Company are less traversed, where wildflowers nod quietly and elk tracks mark fresh passage. It’s an invitation to meet the landscape on its own fierce terms, demanding respect and offering reward to those prepared.

Whether you come for a day hike, a horseback excursion, or an afternoon fishing by the river, Cody Cattle Company provides a clear, unembellished experience of Wyoming’s outdoor spirit — accessible, thrilling, and rooted in the land itself.