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3,993 ft
Distance
-137 ft
Descent
00:03:05
Avg time
-139 ft
Altitude change
7,414 ft
Altitude min
7,552 ft
Altitude max
7,552 ft
Altitude start
7,415 ft
Altitude end
-3.5%
Grade
-11.7%
Grade max
-0.5%
Grade min
3,809 ft
Distance down
184 ft
Distance flat
00:03:05
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Old School Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Pilot Hill/The Schoolyard
    Laramie, Wyoming
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #87796 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #55016 in Trail Running
    • #228650 in Hiking
    • #12147 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Mixed
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Pilot Hill

This old school trail was adopted into the system. It makes a great climb to do laps on Field Trip A mix of single- and double-track.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 3 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 42 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 253 rides
  • Last: Jul 10, 2026
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        Schoolyard to Happy Jack/Pole Mountain Area
        26 miles • 2,006 ft • 5 • Out & Back •
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        Schoolyard Scramble Lap
        ★ 1.0 • 6 miles • 448 ft • 4 • Loop • Race •
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Old School

        ▼ Where is Old School located?
        Old School is located in Pilot Hill/The Schoolyard, Laramie, Wyoming, United States. It is part of the Pilot Hill/The Schoolyard trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.30851, -105.51912.
        ▼ How hard is Old School?
        Old School is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 3.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Old School?
        The trail has 137 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,414 ft to 7,552 ft.
        ▼ Is Old School a point to point trail?
        Old School is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is mixed.

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