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1.0 mile
Distance
156 ft
Climb
-125 ft
Descent
00:08:59
Avg time
30 ft
Altitude change
8,258 ft
Altitude min
8,371 ft
Altitude max
8,310 ft
Altitude start
8,341 ft
Altitude end
0.575%
Grade
-13.6%
Grade max
12.147%
Grade min
2,547 ft
Distance climb
2,611 ft
Distance down
140 ft
Distance flat
00:08:59
Avg time
Hooch Trail Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Gravel Bike
- Horse
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaHappy Jack Recreational Area
Laramie, Wyoming -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity70 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 50 in Hiking
- 100 in Horseback
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Trail TypeDoubletrack
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Bike TypeXC, Gravel
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DirectionBoth Directions[+]Popular In Reverse
- Both Directions for Gravel Biking
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingEasy
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Land OwnerMedicine Bow Routt National Forest
This is a short and simple doubletrack trail that connects Headquarters road to Death Crotch.
Also known as Forest Road 707.
This trail is unsanctioned.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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6 Months
- 8 rides
- 16 miles avg distance
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- 163 rides
- Last: Jun 19, 2026
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Directions to hooch-trail trailhead
(41.226649, -105.385041)
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Nearby Trails
- Old Happy Jack Road 1 mile
- Browns Landing 2 miles
- Summit Loop 2 miles
- Death Crotch 2 miles
- Beehive Access 2 miles
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hooch Trail
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Where is Hooch Trail located?
Hooch Trail 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 41.22665, -105.38504.
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How hard is Hooch Trail?
Hooch Trail is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.575%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
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What is the elevation gain for Hooch Trail?
Hooch Trail has 156 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 125 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 8,258 ft to 8,371 ft.
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Is Hooch Trail a point to point trail?
Hooch Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
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