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El Alto

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 4.5 (22)
  1. Areas
  2. WY
  3. …Southeastern Wyoming
  4. …Cheyenne
  5. Curt Gowdy State Park
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“Steep and technical, awesomeness. ”

Brook Mooney
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0.9

Miles

1.4

KM
Singletrack

7,686' 2,343 m

High

7,494' 2,284 m

Low

223' 68 m

Up

192' 59 m

Down

9%

Avg Grade (5°)

22%

Max Grade (12°)

Dogs Unknown

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Horses.

Description

Fitting to its name El Alto ("The High") gets you to the highest point in Curt Gowdy State Park.

This trail is more rideable going clockwise.

It is steep with extended technical sections. Huge slabs of granite allow for gravity defying traction both going up and down. If you enjoy physically demanding technical riding this trail is a must while visiting the park.

Contacts

Local Club: Overland Mountain Bike Club

Jan 10, 2024: Mountain Biking in Northern Colorado this Winter

Land Manager: Wyoming State Parks

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Brook Mooney
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Trail Ratings

  4.5 from 22 votes

#6

in Curt Gowdy State Park

#783

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#6

in Curt Gowdy State Park

#10

in Wyoming

#783

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One of the most technical trails at Curt Gowdy is also the high point in the park.
Aug 20, 2013 near Cheyenne, WY
A rider hits a fun drop on El Alto.
May 15, 2017 near Laramie, WY
Yellow markers keep you on track as you climb demanding rocky terrain. Challenging but rideable!
May 9, 2014 near Cheyenne, WY

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Jul 3, 2022
Dan 60D5H411
With Owen
Oct 2, 2021
Matt Castelli
Clockwise the dh was short….
Jun 28, 2020
Casey Jones
Sep 29, 2018
Ma Ca
Jul 22, 2016
Michael Turner
You gotta be an expert to ride up this. Down is not that bad, but up is a lot of hiking.
May 17, 2015
Andrew McCown
Very tough, technical trail. Rode Clockwise.

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