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Middle Kingdom

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  2. WY
  3. …Southeastern Wyoming
  4. …Cheyenne
  5. Curt Gowdy State Park
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1.8 Miles 2.8 Kilometers


Singletrack

302' 92 m

Ascent

-358' -109 m

Descent

7%

Avg Grade (4°)

23%

Max Grade (13°)

7,348' 2,240 m

High

7,016' 2,138 m

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Shared By Leslie Kehmeier

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“Great views, hidden meadow, connects to gravity play area.”

— Leslie Kehmeier
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Middle Kingdom is hidden gem amongst all the other stellar trails at Curt Gowdy. It starts along Canyons Starts at Canyons near the north end of Crystal Ridge.

Riding clockwise the route starts with a moderate climb up through a small gully that has rocky walls and a small aspen grove. As the climb tops out it wraps around a high hidden meadow and then disappears into another stand of trees.

After a bridge crossing Middle Kingdom opens up to fantastic views and large slabs of granite. Traverse for a short bit before descending back to Canyons. You'll have the open to take the trail or experience one of a few different gravity lines down to the bottom.

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Local Club: Overland Mountain Bike Club

Oct 30, 2018: 2018 Board Election Candidate Statements

Oct 14, 2018: Lory Trails Day – Saturday, October 20, 2018!

Sep 19, 2018: Big Tooth or Consequences MTB Race News! – Want a shorter course option at a lower price?  ToC Lite is for you!!!

Land Manager: Wyoming State Parks

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Apr 16, 2018
Tim O'Hara
Great shape - 100% dry!
Jul 15, 2017
Paul Dubya
Jul 3, 2017
Ryan Miller
Jun 5, 2017
Austin Samuel
Just awesome. Had a great time today and had the entire place to ourselves. Lots of cactus. Be careful!
Jul 17, 2015
Patrick Freeman

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  4.3 from 16 votes

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The first rock drop on Freeride Line #1 at Curt Gowdy State Park
The first rock drop on Freeride Line #1 at Curt…
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The last feature on Free-ride line #2: a super fun rock drop.
The last feature on Free-ride line #2: a super…
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Big slabs of granite are plentiful on Middle Kingdom
Big slabs of granite are plentiful on Middle Ki…
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The natural wall ride feature on Freeride Line #1 at Curt Gowdy State Park.
The natural wall ride feature on Freeride Line…
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Get out and rip the berms at Curt Gowdy.
Get out and rip the berms at Curt Gowdy.
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Definitely counterclockwise. The play area has options but it is mostly a sweet zig zag down a small gully. A few large hucks near the top (>5 feet) May 19, 2014

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