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SaveThe Alpine Science Institute of Central Wyoming College maintains a small mountain bike trail network with 4 miles of XC trails including some short flow trails, jump lines, and a small skills area with drops, skinnies, rock garden, etc. All trails are open to the public. Public parking is on the left side of the dirt road right before the bridge.
Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
eBikes Allowed:
Yes
AKA: Alpine Science Institute Trail Lab, ASI
Land Status: Regional Recreation Area
Land Manager: Central Wyoming College
Access Info:
ASI is on the left side of HWY 131 about 4 miles South of Lander heading toward Sinks Canyon State Park. Turn left on Field Station Rd (dirt road) and follow signs to parking area just before the bridge. Trail system is across the bridge.
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- Mountain Bike
18 trails
- E-Bike
10 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
10 trails
- Hike
12 trails
- Trail Running
12 trails
- Nordic Ski
5 trails
Region Details
- 3
- 1
- 8
- 3
- 3
Region Status
Open as of 14 hoursStats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 19
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 18
- Trails E-Bike
- 10
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 5
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 2
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 10
- Trails Hike
- 12
- Trails Trail Running
- 12
- Trails Snowshoe
- 5
- Trails Backcountry Ski
- 2
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 5
- Total Distance
- 6 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 2 miles
- Total Descent
- 698 ft
- Total Vertical
- 272 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 6,033 ft
- Reports
- 281
- Photos
- 86
- Completed Counter
- 1,036
Popular Alpine Science Institute Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 5.0 • 1,860 ft • 62 ft • 96 •
This trail is ideal for uphill bike access to the top of the Cottonwoods Jumpline and the Rollercoaster trail. It makes an ideal return for multiple laps on both trails. Uphill traffic can also cross the mid point bridge and continue...
• 100 ★ 5.0 • 2,293 ft • 0 ft • 94 •
This machine-built twister of a freeride trail opened in May 2023. It features massive berms, tables, step-ups and of course "sharkfins". It starts at the SE Hub and runs down into the upper meadow. Return to top by access road or East...
• 95 ★ 3.0 • 574 ft • 0 ft • 91 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 5.0 • 2,283 ft • 2 ft • 89 •
This one-way flowy jumpline is first trail in the 2022 ASI Trail Lab. Designed and built by Trailco Inc in June 2022, the trail features 25 berms, a step-up, 6 tabletops, a shark-fin and loads of rollers. There are no gaps and...
• 85 ★ 0.0 • 4,088 ft • 168 ft • 69 •
This trail leaves the Alpine View 2 track and goes East onto grassy single track across the upper meadow past the bottom of Sharknado. Cross a ditch and up tight steep trail through sandstone to NE corner of property at intersection...
• 90 ★ 4.0 • 3,652 ft • 147 ft • 66 •
This two way XC single track hike/bike trail connects the lower flow trails to top of Sharknado. After crossing an open field, a series of machine built switchbacks gains a small sandstone cliff with beautiful views.
• 85 ★ 4.0 • 1,378 ft • 0 ft • 60 •
This short trail connects the East Fenceline to the lower meadow through a series of rocky ledges and handmade berms and drops. It crosses directly through the middle of Sharknado and the access road. Beware the intersection! From the...
• 90 ★ 4.0 • 1,781 ft • 0 ft • 56 •
This one-way berm fest connects the SW Hub to the older flow trail to create a very fun and family friendly loop. It can also be used to access the climbing trail that crosses the meadow and ascends switchbacks to the SW Hub.
Alpine Science Institute Mountain Bike Routes
★ 5.0 • 5 miles • 633 ft • 12 • Loop •
This 5.2 mile loop at the Central Wyoming College's Alpine Science Institute near Lander includes 3 miles...
Photos of Alpine Science Institute Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Sandstone | Nov 2, 2026 @ 9:05am (America/Denver) 14 hours | Prevalent Mud | wes10hoff LCC | ||
| Stop Drop & Roll | Nov 2, 2026 @ 9:05am (America/Denver) 14 hours | Prevalent Mud | wes10hoff LCC | ||
| Sharknado! | Nov 2, 2026 @ 9:05am (America/Denver) 14 hours | Prevalent Mud | wes10hoff LCC | ||
| Rollercoaster | Nov 2, 2026 @ 9:05am (America/Denver) 14 hours | Prevalent Mud | wes10hoff LCC | ||
| Rattler | Nov 2, 2026 @ 9:05am (America/Denver) 14 hours | Prevalent Mud | wes10hoff LCC | ||
| Lawnmower 2 | Nov 2, 2026 @ 9:05am (America/Denver) 14 hours | Prevalent Mud | wes10hoff LCC | ||
| Lawnmower | Nov 2, 2026 @ 9:05am (America/Denver) 14 hours | Prevalent Mud | wes10hoff LCC | ||
| Ejector Seat | Nov 2, 2026 @ 9:05am (America/Denver) 14 hours | Prevalent Mud | wes10hoff LCC | ||
| Cottonwoods Jumpline | Nov 2, 2026 @ 9:05am (America/Denver) 14 hours | Prevalent Mud | wes10hoff LCC | ||
| Cottonwoods Climb | Nov 2, 2026 @ 9:05am (America/Denver) 14 hours | Prevalent Mud | wes10hoff LCC |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| wes10hoff | add | report | activity #107071508 and 18 more | Nov 2, 2026 @ 8:05am 14 hours |
| wes10hoff | add | report | activity #106281703 and 18 more | Oct 20, 2026 @ 12:47pm Oct 20, 2026 |
| wes10hoff | add | report | activity #105934214 and 18 more | Oct 15, 2026 @ 9:34am Oct 15, 2026 |
| nadiaalmuti | vote | trail | activity #103782791 and 11 more | Sep 14, 2026 @ 8:29am Sep 14, 2026 |
| jsforbis | vote | trail | activity #102203692 | Aug 23, 2026 @ 7:43pm Aug 23, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | I rode this trail multiple times today. I had... | Sep 24, 2023 @ 7:43pm Sep 24, 2023 | ||
| trail | This is a great beginner trail. | Jul 9, 2019 @ 8:46am Jul 9, 2019 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bus Loop | 3 | 20 | 10 | 2 | 4.5 km |
| Sinks Canyon | 8 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 4.8 km |
| Commissary ridge | 11.2 km | ||||
| Government Draw | 4 | 11.5 km | |||
| Johnny Behind the Rocks | 2 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 12.2 km |
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASI Bike Skills Play Area | skill park | Lander |
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Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 18 | 6 miles | 699 ft | 2 miles | 272 ft | #6,697 | #28 | 86 | 281 | 1 | 561 | |
| E-Bike | 10 | 4 miles | 331 ft | 1 mile | 272 ft | #8,014 | #23 | 170 | 1 | 6 | ||
| Gravel Bike | 5 | 3 miles | 43 ft | 1,339 ft | 233 ft | #8,216 | #3,442 | 18 | 1 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 2 | 2,936 ft | 92 ft | 2,073 ft | 92 ft | #8,220 | #3,438 | 36 | ||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 10 | 4 miles | 495 ft | 1 mile | 236 ft | #75 | #2 | 218 | ||||
| Hike | 12 | 4 miles | 194 ft | 1 mile | 269 ft | #13,743 | #76 | 277 | 39 | |||
| Trail Running | 12 | 4 miles | 194 ft | 1 mile | 269 ft | #12,951 | #72 | 277 | 55 | |||
| Snowshoe | 5 | 3 miles | 43 ft | 1,391 ft | 233 ft | 31 | 1 | |||||
| Backcountry Ski | 2 | 1 mile | 30 ft | 696 ft | 230 ft | 1 | ||||||
| Nordic Ski | 5 | 3 miles | 43 ft | 1,391 ft | 233 ft | #1,794 | #15 | 134 | 4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Alpine Science Institute?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Alpine Science Institute are:
- Cottonwoods Jumpline (4.4/5)
- Cottonwoods Climb (4.2/5)
- Sharknado! (4.1/5)
- Upper Sandstone (4/5)
- Rollercoaster (4/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Alpine Science Institute?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Alpine Science Institute are:
- August (22 activities)
- July (20 activities)
- June (20 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Alpine Science Institute?
Check the Alpine Science Institute trail map for trailhead and parking information. Community members regularly update access and parking details for trails in the area.
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What is the longest trail in Alpine Science Institute?
The longest trail in Alpine Science Institute is Call Em Up at 4,088 ft. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Alpine Science Institute?
The best hiking trails in Alpine Science Institute are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Alpine Science Institute?
The best trail running trails in Alpine Science Institute are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Alpine Science Institute?
Alpine Science Institute has a total of 19 trails. Of those, 18 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Alpine Science Institute to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Alpine Science Institute?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Alpine Science Institute is Alpine View 2 Track with 216 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Alpine Science Institute?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Alpine Science Institute is Sharknado! with 176 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Alpine Science Institute?
Alpine Science Institute supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, Nordic Skiing.
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What bike services are there in Alpine Science Institute?
The following bike services are available in Alpine Science Institute:
- Trail Builders (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Alpine Science Institute?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Alpine Science Institute is Alpine View 2 Track with an average grade of 5.9%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are the trails open in Alpine Science Institute?
The overall region status for Alpine Science Institute is Clear / Green. Out of 18 trails:
- Clear / Green: 18
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Can I ride an ebike in Alpine Science Institute?
Yes, Alpine Science Institute supports e-bike riding. There are 7 trails in Alpine Science Institute that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Alpine Science Institute?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Alpine Science Institute are: View all mountain biking routes in Alpine Science Institute.
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What type of bike is most common in Alpine Science Institute?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Alpine Science Institute are:
- AM (1 activities)
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Alpine Science Institute?
The most popular Strava segments in Alpine Science Institute are:
- Ridge (111 athletes)
- CWC Uphill (82 athletes)
- Step up to Cottonwoods (71 athletes)
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What are some popular technical trail features in Alpine Science Institute?
There are 1 technical trail features (TTFs) in Alpine Science Institute. Some popular features include: View all technical trail features in Alpine Science Institute.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Alpine Science Institute?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Alpine Science Institute are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Alpine Science Institute?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Alpine Science Institute are:
- Cottonwoods Jumpline (5/5)
- Cottonwoods Climb (5/5)
- Climb to SW Hub (3/5)
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