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1.1 miles
Distance
184 ft
Climb
-351 ft
Descent
00:08:43
Avg time
-167 ft
Altitude change
5,863 ft
Altitude min
6,136 ft
Altitude max
6,136 ft
Altitude start
5,969 ft
Altitude end
-2.923%
Grade
-23.834%
Grade max
23.823%
Grade min
2,183 ft
Distance climb
3,141 ft
Distance down
379 ft
Distance flat
00:08:43
Avg time

Cactus Patch Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Bus Loop
    Lander, Wyoming
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #85124 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #276358 in Trail Running
    • #85773 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed

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AI Generated Description

Cactus Patch is a 1 mile moderately popular black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Lander Wyoming. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 8 minutes to complete this trail.

Trail Supporters
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    BLM
    Land Manager
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 31 rides
  • Last: Sep 9, 2026
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Cactus Patch Trail Reports

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on Jun 1, 2026
Dry
Avg: 4.39 (5 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to cactus-patch trailhead (42.831070, -108.800050)

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      2 Reviews & Comments

      robertellisw robertellisw
      Glad it's marked black because that tells me where the fun is. And fun it is! But it's more of a blue. Still fun though!
      ryanbeck ryanbeck
      Great trail! Be sure to ride it in the indicated direction.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Where is Cactus Patch located?
      Cactus Patch is located in Bus Loop, Lander, Wyoming, United States. It is part of the Bus Loop trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.83107, -108.80005.
      How hard is Cactus Patch?
      Cactus Patch is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 2.923%.
      What is the elevation gain for Cactus Patch?
      Cactus Patch has 184 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 351 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,863 ft to 6,136 ft.
      Is Cactus Patch a point to point trail?
      Cactus Patch is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      How long is Cactus Patch?
      Cactus Patch is 1.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      Are dogs allowed on Cactus Patch?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Cactus Patch. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      How do I access Cactus Patch? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Cactus Patch are: View all parking locations in the area.
      How long does it take to ride Cactus Patch?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 11 minutes to ride Cactus Patch. The trail is 1.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      How busy is Cactus Patch?
      Cactus Patch is a moderately popular trail. There have been 221 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 220 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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