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2,645 ft
Distance
89 ft
Climb
-57 ft
Descent
00:03:58
Avg time
32 ft
Altitude change
8,582 ft
Altitude min
8,649 ft
Altitude max
8,582 ft
Altitude start
8,614 ft
Altitude end
1.206%
Grade
-11.393%
Grade max
14.335%
Grade min
1,572 ft
Distance climb
903 ft
Distance down
112 ft
Distance flat
00:03:58
Avg time

Alder Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Happy Jack Recreational Area
    Laramie, Wyoming
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
    • 90 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #120094 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #95015 in Trail Running
    • #54616 in Hiking
    • #872 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #347 in Mountain Biking · Wyoming [+]
    • #12 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest

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Alder is a 2,645 ft moderately popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Laramie Wyoming. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 89 ft green climb. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • 33 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 128 rides
  • Last: Jul 17, 2026
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on Jul 25, 2026
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Avg: 3.65 (3 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Alder located?
      Alder is located in Happy Jack Recreational Area, Laramie, Wyoming, United States. It is part of the Happy Jack Recreational Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.25045, -105.42448.
      ▼ How hard is Alder?
      Alder is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 1.206%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Alder?
      Alder has 89 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 57 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 8,582 ft to 8,649 ft.
      ▼ Is Alder a point to point trail?
      Alder is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Alder?
      Alder is 2,645 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Alder?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Alder. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Alder? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Alder are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Alder?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Alder. The trail is 2,645 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Alder?
      Alder is a moderately popular trail. There have been 730 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 732 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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