Bighorn Mountain Crawlers Summer Safari

DATES:

July 16 – 18, 2026

LOCATION:

Bear Lodge

ADDRESS:

5600 US-14 Alt, Dayton, WY 82836

Ready to roam? The Bighorn Mountain Crawlers proudly present the Eighth Annual BMC Summer Safari—your mid-July passport to adventure in the stunning Bighorn Mountains. With 1.1 million acres of public lands and 1,200 miles of trails, the Bighorns are calling. This is year eight, and we’re turning the fun up even higher.

Event dates and highlights

• Kickoff: Thursday, July 16
• Trail days: Thursday–Saturday
• Grand finale: Saturday, July 18 Banquet + raffle with seriously exciting prizes
• Overlanders feature: For the fourth year, don’t miss Expedition ’26—a 3-day, 2-night guided journey through the northern Bighorns.
• Vibe: Big scenery, bigger smiles, and the perfect mix of crawl, camp, and community.

​Thursday 

• Bear Lodge check-in: Grab your packet, select your trails, and meet the crew.
• Bonfire hang: Swap stories, set intentions, and soak up that Bighorn night sky.
• Night runs: Ride into golden hour with a guided trail run. Test those new lights and your nerve—then circle back for bonfire glow.

Friday

• Trail runs: Head out on the adventure you selected the night before.
• Bonfire hang: Swap stories, set intentions, and soak up that Bighorn night sky.

Saturday

• Trail runs: Head out on the adventure you selected Thursday night.
• Banquet: The adventure will end with a feast, prizes, and raffle drawings.
• Bonfire hang: Swap stories and hang until the wood runs out.

Trail options for every style
We’ve refreshed the lineup while keeping the classics. From the Gnarly rocks of Boulder Basin to the jaw-dropping views along Highway to Heaven, you’ll find your personal escape route in the Bighorns. More trail details are coming soon and will be posted here:
​2026 Safari Trails.

Why it matters
Your good times do good!!! Proceeds fuel the Crawlers’ mission to preserve, protect, and enhance public access in the Bighorn Mountains. We also support community events like Rigs & Spooky and Easter Egg Hunts, with a portion going to the USFS and local charities.

Terrain and vehicles

• Trail suitability: Most routes are friendly to smaller stock 4x4s and UTVs. A few trails may challenge beginners–spotters are available. This is not an extreme 4×4 event.
• Vehicle size note: Larger 4x4s may encounter body rubs from trees and shrubs.
• Eligibility: Any short wheelbase 4×4 or full-size UTV is welcome if registered and insured per event rules.

​Join the adventure
Bring your rig, your sense of wonder, and your crew. Whether you’re chasing rocky playgrounds, high-country vistas, or campfire camaraderie, the BMC Summer Safari delivers. Spots fill fast—gear up, sign up, and let the Bighorns show you why we come back year after year.

And just in case you missed where to register:  www.bighornmountaincrawlers.com/registration.html