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Death Crotch

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 4.3 (21)
  1. Areas
  2. WY
  3. …Southeastern Wyoming
  4. …Laramie
  5. Happy Jack
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“A quick descent down the east side of the Happy Jack trail area. ”

Shane McCreary
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1.8

Miles

2.9

KM
Singletrack

8,936' 2,724 m

High

8,372' 2,552 m

Low

89' 27 m

Up

644' 196 m

Down

7%

Avg Grade (4°)

22%

Max Grade (13°)

Dogs Off-leash

E-Bikes Unknown

Description

This trail branches off of the Summit Loop trail. A quick descent leads to a steep climb. At the top, enjoy an amazing view towards Cheyenne.

From there enjoy the downhill, switchback singletrack to Old Happy Jack Road.

Contacts

Local Club: Laramie BikeNet

Land Manager: USFS - Medicine Bow & Routt National Forest Office

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Shane McCreary
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Trail Ratings

  4.3 from 21 votes

#1

in Happy Jack

#1171

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  4.3 from 21 votes
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Trail Rankings

#1

in Happy Jack

#17

in Wyoming

#1,171

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Old Happy Jack Road at Death Crotch intersection.
Jun 30, 2019 near Laramie, WY

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