Sunlit Trails - Hiking Adventures in Northwest Wyoming and Yellowstone

As a mother who regularly visits my daughter in Cody from North Carolina, I’ve always enjoyed discovering new gear and learning about this unique and unfamiliar region through Sunlight Sports. On a recent trip, I was given a copy of Sunlit Trails, the trail guide written by the store’s owner and sold at Sunlight. I couldn’t imagine a better resource for exploring the area.

What stood out to me immediately was the introduction—it’s packed with local knowledge that you simply can’t get from a generic guidebook. The safety tips alone could be the difference between an unforgettable adventure and a serious mishap. I can’t stress this enough: read the introduction—it’s essential, especially for someone like me, an outdoorswoman from the East Coast, who isn't used to the unique challenges of this terrain.

I also appreciated how the book outlines trail difficulty, whether or not it is dog friendly, estimated time to complete each hike, and the best seasons to attempt them. Since I visit Cody at different times of the year, this information is incredibly useful. Even my daughter, who has lived here for 12 years, plans to buy her own copy because it’s so well-organized and easy to understand.

Sunlit Trails will be my go-to guide whenever I hike in the area. I especially love the checklist at the back—it’s a fun and practical way to track my hiking adventures!