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4.3 miles
Distance
458 ft
Climb
-725 ft
Descent
00:31:33
Avg time
-268 ft
Altitude change
8,397 ft
Altitude min
8,925 ft
Altitude max
8,665 ft
Altitude start
8,397 ft
Altitude end
-1.167%
Grade
-18.424%
Grade max
12.864%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
1,373 ft
Distance flat
00:31:33
Avg time
Headquarters NRT Details
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaHappy Jack Recreational Area
Laramie, Wyoming -
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Voted DifficultyBlue (2 votes)
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Local Popularity40 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
- 5 in Horseback
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular In Reverse
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Climb DifficultyBlack Diamond
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Physical RatingHard
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Land OwnerMedicine Bow-Routt National Forest
This is the main trail into the Happy Jack trail system from the Summit Trailhead Parking area. A short climb to the highest point of the trail offers a great view of Happy Jack and Vedauwoo (especially in the fall). Then it's a slightly technical trail with short ups and downs all the way to the final, rocky descent to the Headquarters Trailhead.
You can also ride this one from the Headquarters parking area. This will offer a pretty grueling climb with some tough rock/root sections.
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Directions to headquarters-nrt trailhead
(41.235571, -105.429289)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Headquarters NRT
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Where is Headquarters NRT located?
Headquarters NRT 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 41.23557, -105.42929.
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How hard is Headquarters NRT?
Headquarters NRT is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 1.167%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
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What is the elevation gain for Headquarters NRT?
Headquarters NRT has 140 m of elevation gain. The trail has 221 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,560 m to 2,720 m.
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Is Headquarters NRT a point to point trail?
Headquarters NRT is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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