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2,557 ft
Distance
13 ft
Climb
-79 ft
Descent
00:03:11
Avg time
-65 ft
Altitude change
8,621 ft
Altitude min
8,687 ft
Altitude max
8,687 ft
Altitude start
8,622 ft
Altitude end
-2.544%
Grade
-8.958%
Grade max
7.044%
Grade min
402 ft
Distance climb
1,945 ft
Distance down
211 ft
Distance flat
00:03:11
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Meadow Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Happy Jack Recreational Area
    Laramie, Wyoming
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
    • 100 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #35125 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #26344 in Trail Running
    • #26275 in Hiking
    • #269 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner
    Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest

This is a fast and fun trail that zooms you around and in between lots of trees. The trail departs [L=https://www.trailforks.com/trails/upper-uw-loop/]Upper UW Loop[\L] at the top and connects to the Campground By-Pass or Alder Trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 12 miles avg distance
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Avg: 3.91 (6 votes)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Meadow

        Where is Meadow located?
        Meadow 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 41.24441, -105.42886.
        How hard is Meadow?
        Meadow is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.544%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        What is the elevation gain for Meadow?
        Meadow has 13 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 79 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 8,621 ft to 8,687 ft.
        Is Meadow a point to point trail?
        Meadow is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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