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Trail Motel

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$350,000

Lusk, WY

31,486 sq. ft.

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PROPERTY INTRODUCTION

The Trail Motel is located in Lusk, Wyoming and is situated at the crossroads of US Highways 18, 20, and 85 in Eastern Wyoming. From Lusk, travelers can easily reach the Black Hills of South Dakota to the north, Yellowstone and Grand Teton Parks to the west, Cheyenne Frontier Days and the Colorado Front Range to the south, and the rich farmlands and sandhill counties of Nebraska are to the east. The Trail Motel is located at 305 East 8th Street on U.S. Highway 20.

Trail Motel benefits from a location that supports both traveler demand and longer-term occupancy throughout the year. Situated on the west side of Lusk, the property is well positioned to capture guests arriving from the interstate as well as those traveling through the region toward destinations such as the Black Hills.

The motel is located directly across from the fairgrounds, creating convenient access for guests attending community events, rodeos, weddings, conferences, and seasonal gatherings. Multiple annual events generate significant lodging demand, and the walkable proximity is frequently cited by guests as a deciding factor when booking.

The property has developed consistent demand from professionals and contract workers serving local and regional employers. This blend of short-term and extended-stay guests supports occupancy across multiple seasons.

The motel also benefits from recurring seasonal visitation. Hunting season, particularly the early October period, has historically produced strong occupancy, with many guests’ returning year after year. Over time, the motel has earned a reputation for cleanliness, reliability, and attentive service, allowing the business to grow largely through word-of-mouth rather than paid advertising.

DESCRIPTION

The Trail Motel is a local, family-owned motel near downtown Lusk, Wyoming. Trail Motel is a two-building lodging property currently operating with twenty rentable guest rooms, an attached manager’s residence, and supporting operational spaces. An additional guest room presently incorporated into the residence could be returned to rental inventory, offering the potential for twenty-one total guest rooms.

MAIN BUILDING

The main structure houses the front office, which connects directly to the manager’s residence. The residence is currently configured as a three-bedroom, one-bath home and utilizes an adjacent guest room as a primary bedroom with private bath.

Guest rooms 101 through 111 are located within this building, with the exception of Room 106, which serves as the ice machine room and includes an additional staff restroom. The main building also contains the laundry room, linen and supply storage areas, and a garage with adjoining workshop space.

EAST SIDE STRUCTURE

The second building features a large common area designed to accommodate long-term guests and small groups. This space includes seating areas, dining space, television, billiards, and a half bath.

Guest rooms 112 through 122 are located within this structure and include a mix of standard configurations and two kitchenette units.

GUEST ROOM FEATURES

Guest rooms are equipped with compact refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee makers.

HEATING AND COOLING

Guest room climate control is provided primarily through in-wall heating and air conditioning units, with select rooms utilizing electric baseboard heat paired with wall-mounted air conditioning.

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The Trail Motel is located in Lusk, WY and situated at the crossroads of US Highways 18/20 and 85 in Eastern Wyoming. The motel features a two-building lodging property currently operating twenty guest rooms, an attached manager’s residence, and supporting operational spaces. The main building houses the front office, which connects directly to the manager’s residence. Guest rooms 101 through 11 are located within this building along with an ice machine room, staff restroom as well as the laundry facility, storage areas and garage with workshop. The East Side Structure features room 112 through 122 and a large common area designed to accommodate long-term guests and small groups. This space includes seating areas, dining space, television, billiards, and a half bath.

UTILITIES

A summary of the 2025 utility charges for the Trail Motel are as follows: