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1.8 miles
Distance
173 ft
Climb
-765 ft
Descent
00:17:16
Avg time
-592 ft
Altitude change
8,337 ft
Altitude min
8,941 ft
Altitude max
8,929 ft
Altitude start
8,337 ft
Altitude end
-6.326%
Grade
-31.98%
Grade max
25.81%
Grade min
1,739 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
829 ft
Distance flat
00:17:16
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Death Crotch Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Happy Jack Recreational Area
    Laramie, Wyoming
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #53153 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #95384 in Trail Running
    • #91215 in Hiking
    • #2736 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest

Death Crotch is a fantastic downhill descent (or tough climb) that connects Old Happy Jack Road and Summit Loop.

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  • 37 miles average
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  • 20 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Jun 19, 2026
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        Directions to death-crotch trailhead (41.237268, -105.399841)

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        Death Crotch
        13:11 | 198 | Jul 2, 2025 , Laramie
        Death Crotch - Happy Jack Trail System
        8:28 | 515 | Dec 30, 2023 , Laramie

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Death Crotch

        ▼ Where is Death Crotch located?
        Death Crotch is located in Happy Jack Recreational Area, Laramie, Wyoming, United States. It is part of the Happy Jack Recreational Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.23727, -105.39984.
        ▼ How hard is Death Crotch?
        Death Crotch is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 6.326%. The climb difficulty is rated Double Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Death Crotch?
        Death Crotch has 173 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 765 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 8,337 ft to 8,941 ft.
        ▼ Is Death Crotch a point to point trail?
        Death Crotch is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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