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2,348 ft
Distance
68 ft
Climb
-50 ft
Descent
00:05:20
Avg time
18 ft
Altitude change
8,571 ft
Altitude min
8,628 ft
Altitude max
8,571 ft
Altitude start
8,588 ft
Altitude end
0.753%
Grade
-12.879%
Grade max
16.285%
Grade min
1,191 ft
Distance climb
1,087 ft
Distance down
69 ft
Distance flat
00:05:20
Avg time
Blackjack Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Horse
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaHappy Jack Recreational Area
Laramie, Wyoming -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity75 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 65 in Trail Running
- 100 in Hiking
- 5 in Horseback
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State Ranking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingEasy
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Land OwnerMedicine Bow-Routt National Forest
This trail is not actually a loop, it has many small trails that branch off and connect to Alder Trail. The main segment departs Pole Creek Trail and ends at Alder Trail. The only technical part is near the connection with Pole Creek Trail. Its a short root covered section that is rutted out by water drainage. This is called the Staircase or Stairway to Heaven. The rest of the trail is an easy pedal that offers many trail connections.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
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6 Months
- 27 rides
- 21 miles avg distance
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- 189 rides
- Last: Oct 11, 2026
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