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2,208 ft
Distance
18 ft
Climb
-73 ft
Descent
00:08:53
Avg time
-54 ft
Altitude change
7,415 ft
Altitude min
7,470 ft
Altitude max
7,470 ft
Altitude start
7,415 ft
Altitude end
-2.4%
Grade
-11.4%
Grade max
15.2%
Grade min
299 ft
Distance climb
1,306 ft
Distance down
538 ft
Distance flat
00:08:53
Avg time

Cliffnotes Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Pilot Hill/The Schoolyard
    Laramie, Wyoming
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #101736 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #88895 in Trail Running
    • #314234 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
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  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Jump, Gap Jump, Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    Pilot Hill Project

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Cliffnotes Trail is a 2,208 ft popular double black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Laramie Wyoming. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. It features drop, jump, gap jump and rock garden. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 8 minutes to complete this trail.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 2 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 15 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 57 rides
  • Last: Aug 2, 2026
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Cliffnotes Trail

        ▼ Where is Cliffnotes Trail located?
        Cliffnotes Trail is located in Pilot Hill/The Schoolyard, Laramie, Wyoming, United States. It is part of the Pilot Hill/The Schoolyard trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.3123, -105.52617.
        ▼ How hard is Cliffnotes Trail?
        Cliffnotes Trail is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 2.4%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Cliffnotes Trail?
        Cliffnotes Trail has 18 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 73 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,415 ft to 7,470 ft.
        ▼ Is Cliffnotes Trail a point to point trail?
        Cliffnotes Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Cliffnotes Trail?
        Cliffnotes Trail is 2,208 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Cliffnotes Trail?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Cliffnotes Trail. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Cliffnotes Trail?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Cliffnotes Trail are:
        • July (10 activities)
        • November (4 activities)
        • June (4 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Cliffnotes Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Cliffnotes Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Cliffnotes Trail?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Cliffnotes Trail. The trail is 2,208 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Cliffnotes Trail?
        Cliffnotes Trail is a very popular trail. There have been 236 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 345 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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