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SaveFound off of exit 323 on I-80 east of Laramie, Happy Jack is a wonderful area for hiking, camping, mountain biking, cross-county skiing, snow shoeing and even home to trails for horseback riding.
Trails ranging from .4 miles to 3 miles, there is enough space here to spend a whole day enjoying nature.
This is a part of the Medicine Bow National Forest and a small fee is required per vehicle per day.
Trails ranging from .4 miles to 3 miles, there is enough space here to spend a whole day enjoying nature.
This is a part of the Medicine Bow National Forest and a small fee is required per vehicle per day.
source: Visit Laramie
Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
eBikes Allowed:
No
Land Status: National Forest
google parking directions Activities Click to view
- Mountain Bike
50 trails
- E-Bike
2 trails
- Horse
43 trails
- Hike
50 trails
- Trail Running
50 trails
- Snowshoe
17 trails
- Nordic Ski
26 trails
Region Details
- 3
- 2
- 13
- 26
- 3
- 3
Region Status
Open as of Jul 17, 2026Local Trail Association
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 74
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 50
- Trails E-Bike
- 2
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 7
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 13
- Trails Horse
- 43
- Trails Hike
- 50
- Trails Trail Running
- 50
- Trails Snowshoe
- 17
- Trails Backcountry Ski
- 2
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 26
- Total Distance
- 60 miles
- Total Descent
- 8,689 ft
- Total Vertical
- 799 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 8,951 ft
- Reports
- 585
- Photos
- 44
- Ridden Counter
- 13,122
Popular Happy Jack Recreational Area Trails
• 100 ★ 3.9 • 2,557 ft • 13 ft • 591 •
This is a fast and fun trail that zooms you around and in between lots of trees. The trail departs or .
• 100 ★ 4.7 • 1 mile • 347 ft • 578 •
The top part of this trail is like most of : a little rutted, pretty straight, and fast. The bottom section was redone in 2018 to replace some unsustainable, fall-line trail with flowy, sustainable trail with some berms, rollers, and...
• 95 ★ 3.0 • 400 ft • 0 ft • 504 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 0 ft green climb. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 4.3 • 2 miles • 472 ft • 481 •
This trail departs and descends quickly through the area. Be prepared for moderate tech, this trail has lots of rocks, roots, and turns. It connects to and . Significantly re-routed in summer 2020. The old trail is still visible in...
• 75 ★ 4.5 • 2 miles • 173 ft • 414 •
is a fantastic downhill descent (or tough climb) that connects and Loop.
• 85 ★ 3.4 • 2,178 ft • 35 ft • 412 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions with a 35 ft blue climb. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
• 85 ★ 3.6 • 1 mile • 280 ft • 364 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 280 ft blue climb. Winter use: Backcountry snow grooming. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 12 minutes to complete this trail.
Mountain Bike Routes
11 miles • 1,540 ft • 17 • Loop •
This routes takes riders through what I would consider to be the best trails that Area has to offer....
68 miles • 6,744 ft • 26 • Loop • Race •
Laramie Enduro Course. Starting at the Hidden Valley picnic ground, this route tours much of the Pole...
★ 3.0 • 28 miles • 2,852 ft • 28 • Loop • Race •
2017 Laramie Enduro race course
★ 5.0 • 31 miles • 3,191 ft • 13 • Loop • Race •
Race course for the 2018 Laramie Enduro
19 miles • 2,457 ft • 16 • Loop • Race •
You have between x and x to do the course. Do it as many times as you would like, we will use your fastest...
★ 3.0 • 33 miles • 3,246 ft • 18 • Loop • Race •
“Sometimes you just gotta ride it and you’ll know!” The Course - The course will have two Race...
Photos of Happy Jack Recreational Area Mountain Bike
Videos of Happy Jack Recreational Area Mountain Bike
trail: Aspen
11:53 |
116 |
Jul 2, 2025 , Laramie
trail: Headquarters NRT
11:16 |
112 |
Jul 2, 2025 , Laramie
trail: Old Happy Jack Road
4:36 |
56 |
Jul 2, 2025 , Laramie
trail: Death Crotch
13:11 |
242 |
Jul 2, 2025 , Laramie
trail: Middle Aspen
8:57 |
276 |
Dec 30, 2023 , Laramie
trail: Aspen
8:57 |
215 |
Dec 30, 2023 , Laramie
trail: Death Crotch
8:28 |
526 |
Dec 30, 2023 , Laramie
trail: Headquarters NRT
5:58 |
202 |
Dec 30, 2023 , Laramie
Current Trail Warnings
| status | trail | date | condition | user | info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escape | Jul 11, 2026 @ 4:52pm (America/Denver) Jul 11, 2026 | Unknown | HannShu21 | It’s 2026 and trail is still... |
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspen-Haunted Connector | Jul 17, 2026 @ 9:09am (America/Denver) Jul 17, 2026 | Ideal | kitebike | ||
| Upper UW Loop | Jul 16, 2026 @ 7:42am (America/Denver) Jul 16, 2026 | Ideal | milesmiles68 | ||
| Headquarters NRT | Jul 16, 2026 @ 7:42am (America/Denver) Jul 16, 2026 | Ideal | milesmiles68 | ||
| Summit Loop | Jul 16, 2026 @ 7:42am (America/Denver) Jul 16, 2026 | Ideal | milesmiles68 | ||
| Old Happy Jack Road | Jul 16, 2026 @ 7:42am (America/Denver) Jul 16, 2026 | Ideal | milesmiles68 | ||
| Upper UW Connector | Jul 16, 2026 @ 7:42am (America/Denver) Jul 16, 2026 | Ideal | milesmiles68 | ||
| Meadow | Jul 16, 2026 @ 7:42am (America/Denver) Jul 16, 2026 | Ideal | milesmiles68 | ||
| Pole Creek | Jul 16, 2026 @ 7:42am (America/Denver) Jul 16, 2026 | Ideal | milesmiles68 | ||
| Pole Creek Connector | Jul 16, 2026 @ 7:42am (America/Denver) Jul 16, 2026 | Ideal | milesmiles68 | ||
| Death Crotch | Jul 16, 2026 @ 7:42am (America/Denver) Jul 16, 2026 | Ideal | milesmiles68 |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| gnicholas307 | wishlist | route | activity #99644173 | Jul 20, 2026 @ 5:20pm 5 hours |
| kitebike | add | report | activity #99496095 | Jul 18, 2026 @ 6:43pm 2 days |
| milesmiles68 | add | report | activity #99391490 and 9 more | Jul 17, 2026 @ 12:15pm Jul 17, 2026 |
| milesmiles68 | add | report | activity #99245184 and 7 more | Jul 15, 2026 @ 9:05am Jul 15, 2026 |
| troutfarmer | add | report | activity #99039903 | Jul 12, 2026 @ 10:59am Jul 12, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Hard to get to but what a blast! This is an... | Nov 18, 2025 @ 3:20pm Nov 18, 2025 | ||
| trail | This is an amazing trail! Excellent planing,... | Jul 4, 2025 @ 7:36pm Jul 4, 2025 | ||
| report | Tvg ere got me runner interesting em several g | May 3, 2025 @ 10:40am May 3, 2025 | ||
| report | It is in the big set of trees just before the... | Jul 7, 2024 @ 5:32pm Jul 7, 2024 | ||
| report | Where on the trail? | Jul 5, 2024 @ 1:25pm Jul 5, 2024 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vedauwoo / Blair | 8 | 13 | 5 | 4.9 km | |
| Pilot Hill/The Schoolyard | 12 | 24 | 3 | 1 | 8.1 km |
| Curt Gowdy State Park | 7 | 25 | 12 | 14 | 10.3 km |
| Red Mountain - Soapstone Prairie | 14 | 4 | 23.9 km | ||
| Beaver Meadows Resort Ranch | 2 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 31.2 km |
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Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 50 | 50 miles | 7,487 ft | 23 miles | 797 ft | #1,954 | #663 | 41 | 557 | 7 | 7,336 | |
| E-Bike | 2 | 2,864 ft | 36 ft | 1,424 ft | 56 ft | #9,331 | #3,085 | 418 | 58 | |||
| Gravel Bike | 7 | 2 miles | 164 ft | 4,337 ft | 499 ft | #830 | #426 | 87 | 2 | |||
| Winter Fat Bike | 13 | 12 miles | 1,555 ft | 6 miles | 607 ft | #830 | #426 | 2 | 24 | |||
| Horse | 43 | 44 miles | 6,430 ft | 20 miles | 797 ft | #595 | #316 | 249 | 21 | |||
| Hike | 50 | 50 miles | 7,487 ft | 23 miles | 797 ft | #4,419 | #1,578 | 3 | 557 | 385 | ||
| Trail Running | 50 | 50 miles | 7,487 ft | 23 miles | 797 ft | #3,587 | #980 | 557 | 192 | |||
| Snowshoe | 17 | 14 miles | 1,558 ft | 6 miles | 650 ft | #604 | #247 | 109 | 31 | |||
| Backcountry Ski | 2 | 2 miles | 417 ft | 1 mile | 397 ft | 20 | 4 | |||||
| Nordic Ski | 26 | 11 miles | 1,240 ft | 4 miles | 354 ft | #406 | #108 | 31 | 1 | 981 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Happy Jack Recreational Area
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Happy Jack Recreational Area?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Happy Jack Recreational Area are:
- Middle Aspen (4.3/5)
- Death Crotch (4.3/5)
- Pilot Hill Connector (4.1/5)
- Double Black Diamond Exit 2 (4.1/5)
- Headquarters Trail (4.1/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Happy Jack Recreational Area?
Based on ride log data, the most popular months to ride in Happy Jack Recreational Area are:
- July (130 activities)
- September (100 activities)
- June (93 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Happy Jack Recreational Area?
There are 8 parking locations listed in Happy Jack Recreational Area. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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What is the longest trail in Happy Jack Recreational Area?
The longest trail in Happy Jack Recreational Area is Pilot Hill Connector at 6.9 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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