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      Lander trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has mapped hundreds of trails and shared hundreds of photos in this region. Supported activity types include Trail Running, Hiking, Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Horseback, E-Biking, Dirtbiking, ATVing/Offroading, Nordic Skiing, Snowshoeing, Adaptive Biking, Observed Trials and Snowmobiling. Trails here are often faint trail, sandy and rocky. Scenery includes lakes, views and creeks. Common trail features include rock slabs, rock gardens and drops. Many trails are family friendly. Amenities include restrooms and shuttle access. Popular destinations include Sinks Canyon, Bus Loop and Johnny Behind the Rocks.
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      Region Details
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      Region Status
      Open as of Nov 9, 2026
      Local Trail Association

      Trail Running Stats

      Global Ranking
      #120
      State Ranking
      #2
      Trails (view details)
      226
      Trails Mountain Bike
      210
      Trails E-Bike
      61
      Trails Gravel Bike
      79
      Trails Adaptive Bike
      29
      Trails Winter Fat Bike
      71
      Trails Horse
      69
      Trails Hike
      224
      Trails Trail Running
      226
      Trails Dirtbike/Moto
      41
      Trails Observed Trials
      16
      Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
      40
      Trails Snowmobile
      4
      Trails Snowshoe
      31
      Trails Backcountry Ski
      5
      Trails Nordic Ski
      40
      Total Distance
      659 miles
      Total Descent Distance
      287 miles
      Total Descent
      75,253 ft
      Total Vertical
      11,919 ft
      Reports
      5,898
      Photos
      1
      Completed Counter
      574

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      Popular Lander Trail Running Trails

      • 100 ★ 0.0 • 3 miles • 1,386 ft • 38 • • hike
      Black diamond difficulty singletrack. This hike primary trail can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating. On average it takes 3 hours5 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 100 ★ 4.0 • 2,142 ft • 95 ft • 32 •
      Fun single track loop
      • 100 ★ 0.0 • 2 miles • 217 ft • 28 • • hike
      Green difficulty singletrack. This hike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 1 hour30 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 100 ★ 0.0 • 1,991 ft • 155 ft • 26 • • hike
      Trail to the Falls overlook. Great views from high point,
      • 95 ★ 5.0 • 3,136 ft • 183 ft • 25 • • hike
      Rocky but not as much elevation gain to loop the Arrowhead Lake. Also used to access the south approach to Pingora Peak
      • 100 ★ 4.8 • 1 mile • 0 ft • 23 •
      Great flowing blue singletrack with lots of optional line choices for more advanced riders. This section is groomed in the winter by the Lander Cycling Club.
      • 95 ★ 4.5 • 4 miles • 69 ft • 23 •
      From the top, a winding, mostly gentle climb around Fossil Hill takes you to beautiful meadows full of wildflowers, gorgeous views of the high country, many optional dirt and limestone features, and an exciting steep section. Brewers is...
      • 95 ★ 5.0 • 2,641 ft • 310 ft • 22 •
      Steep somewhat eroded historical road cut now single track. Difficult pedal uphill, fast fun downhill.

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      Lander Routes

      ★ 5.0 • 14 miles • 246 ft • 5 • Shuttled •
      Top to bottom Brewers Trail Shuttle ride. Upper Brewers is relatively cross country, with lots of whoops...
      9 miles • 1,095 ft • 4 •
      Beginner friendly super fun route around Johnny Behind the Rocks. Check out the new Flowin' Johnny...
      15 miles • 1,964 ft • 4 • Loop •
      Little tour of Johnny Behind the Rocks
      10 miles • 1,525 ft • 18 •
      One of the more pleasant ways to ride the Bus
      18 miles • 3,162 ft • 0 •
      Loop traverse through the Popo Agie trail system via Middle Trails. Passing through the Ice Lakes Trail
      • 4 miles • 1,620 ft • 2 •

      Photos of Lander

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      Videos of Lander

      5 Days Backpacking Wyoming’s Wind River Range
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      13:30 | 17 | Nov 2, 2026 , Lander
      J-Line Flow Section
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      trail: J-Line
      0:22 | 305 | Jan 13, 2023
      Jurassic Classic Promo 2018
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      0:02 | 219 | Jun 27, 2018
      Jurassic Classic MTB Festival Promo
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      0:05 | 97 | Jun 30, 2017
      Flowin Johnny
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      4:24 | 262 | Nov 26, 2025 , Lander
      Red Ridge Lap 2
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      5:58 | 82 | Nov 26, 2025 , Lander
      Enchanted Forest to Lower Brewers - Sinks...
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      24:53 | 269 | Nov 26, 2025 , Lander

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      Nov 14, 2026 @ 7:35pm
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      Nov 14, 2026 @ 7:32pm
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      Nov 13, 2026 @ 9:12pm
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      Nov 9, 2026 @ 12:00pm
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      Recent Comments

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      hhalsteadtrailAlternate Middle ForkDefinitely a trail more suited for hikers that...
      Sep 17, 2025 @ 4:42pm
      Sep 17, 2025
      hhalsteadtrailStock BypassA little tight on the switch back starting out...
      Sep 17, 2025 @ 4:39pm
      Sep 17, 2025
      superacingurltrailMiddle BrewersThe entire Brewers and Enchanted forest trails...
      Sep 3, 2025 @ 7:40am
      Sep 3, 2025
      superacingurltrailSunnysideRippin' fun! Great green flow trail
      Sep 3, 2025 @ 7:35am
      Sep 3, 2025
      superacingurltrailNorth Slope TrailLoved this! Nice actual hiking trail feel with...
      Sep 3, 2025 @ 7:34am
      Sep 3, 2025

      Local Badges


      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesactivity logs
      Mountain Bike210616 miles69,583 ft274 miles10,518 ft
      #278#15505,981108,064
      E-Bike61318 miles27,602 ft131 miles5,430 ft
      #423#561,9911510
      Gravel Bike79436 miles38,596 ft185 miles5,430 ft
      #63#17184237
      Adaptive Bike29163 miles15,935 ft61 miles5,430 ft
      #150#27533
      Winter Fat Bike71169 miles22,290 ft79 miles9,701 ft
      #80#121,555210
      Horse69388 miles36,083 ft169 miles6,831 ft
      #49#551,7393
      Hike224650 miles72,913 ft281 miles11,919 ft
      #134#2715,95641,894
      Trail Running226659 miles75,253 ft287 miles11,919 ft
      #120#215,8985586
      Dirtbike/Moto41266 miles19,616 ft106 miles5,430 ft
      #89#15174
      Observed Trials16102 miles5,745 ft38 miles3,763 ft
      #34#12363
      ATV/ORV/OHV40274 miles20,413 ft111 miles5,430 ft
      #35#151615
      Snowmobile428 miles3,159 ft13 miles2,392 ft
      #195#112723
      Snowshoe3164 miles7,290 ft29 miles4,400 ft
      #346#11885121
      Backcountry Ski528 miles3,143 ft13 miles3,753 ft
      10697
      Nordic Ski4054 miles5,620 ft24 miles4,150 ft
      #387#11,0061357

      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ What are the best places to run in Lander?
      Lander has 10 areas to explore for trail running. The top rated areas are:
      ▼ What are the highest rated trail running trails in Lander?
      ▼ What is the best time of the year to run in Lander?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to run in Lander are:
      • May (21 activities)
      • June (17 activities)
      • July (11 activities)
      Check the Lander reports page for current trail conditions, recent trail reports, and seasonal information from the local community.
      ▼ Where can I park to run in Lander?
      There are 21 parking locations listed in Lander. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
      ▼ What is the longest trail in Lander?
      The longest trail in Lander is Bear's Ears at 17.6 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Lander?
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated dirtbiking trails in Lander?
      The best dirtbiking trails in Lander are: View all dirtbiking trails sorted by popularity score.
      ▼ How many trails are in Lander?
      Lander has a total of 255 trails. Of those, 226 are designated for trail running. Browse top trail running trails in Lander to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation gain in Lander?
      The trail with the most elevation gain in Lander is Bear's Ears with 3,946 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation descent in Lander?
      The trail with the most elevation descent in Lander is Bear's Ears with 2,766 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
      ▼ What activities are most popular in Lander?
      Lander supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running, Dirtbiking, Observed Trials, ATVing/Offroading, Snowmobiling, Snowshoeing, Nordic Skiing.
      ▼ What are the steepest trail running trails in Lander?
      The steepest trail running trail in Lander is Addiction Rock Climbing Trail with an average grade of 21.6%. View all trails sorted by grade.
      ▼ Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Lander?
      Yes, there are 4 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Lander. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
      ▼ Are the trails open in Lander?
      The overall region status for Lander is Clear / Green. Out of 220 trails:
      • Clear / Green: 220
      View the full trail status page for the latest updates.
      ▼ What are the trail conditions in Lander?
      Based on trail reports from the past week in Lander:
      • Dry: 1 trail
      Check the Lander trail status page for the most current conditions and recent trail reports.
      ▼ What are the most popular trail running routes in Lander?
      ▼ What is the highest summit in Lander?
      The highest summit in Lander is Cony Mountain at 11,099 ft elevation.
      ▼ Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Lander?
      Yes, there are 29 accessible/adaptive trails in Lander. View all adaptive trails in Lander for specific accessibility information.
      ▼ Are there local clubs or events in Lander?
      There are 4 local clubs or associations listed in the Lander directory. Browse the local directory for details.
      ▼ What are the most popular trail running trails in Lander?
      ▼ What are the best beginner trail run trails in Lander?
      The best beginner trail running trails in Lander are: View all beginner trail running trails in Lander.
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