more stats
13.6 miles
Distance
2,292 ft
Climb
-2,972 ft
Descent
04:52:27
Avg time
-679 ft
Altitude change
6,056 ft
Altitude min
7,090 ft
Altitude max
6,785 ft
Altitude start
6,106 ft
Altitude end
-0.9%
Grade
-110.6%
Grade max
56.2%
Grade min
5 miles
Distance climb
8 miles
Distance down
2,890 ft
Distance flat
04:52:27
Avg time

Decoster Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Alta Nordic Track
    Alta, Wyoming
  • Ref Number
    #012
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #84150 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #308286 in Trail Running
    • #298642 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #710 in Mountain Biking · Wyoming [+]
    • #2,369 in Trail Running
    • #2,494 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    USFS

The best section of Trail to Ride is between Rammell Mtn. Rd. 267 and the North route road of Jackpine-Pinochle Loop Rd. 266. This ride also crosses the South Route of Jackpine-Pinochle Loop Rd. 266 which is where we begin many rides on 012 to the North end.

The section between Dry Ridge Rd. and Rammell Mtn. Rd. is in place BUT, has seen the least amount of trail work with downed timber and overgrowth. This section is not recommended to ride unless you like your bike on the shoulder 75% of the time.

Disclaimer

This is Bear Country; be prepared.

Tags
Faint trail
Trail Supporters
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Decoster Trail Trail Reports

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Sep 21, 2025 @ 10:22am (America/Boise)
Sep 21, 2025
Time for an update on the Wyoming Pathways work with help from the Montana Conservation Corps and TMBA on the section between Dry Ridge Rd. and...
Jun 22, 2025 @ 9:52pm
Jun 22, 2025
S. Badger Cr. is now low enough to cross.
Jun 8, 2025 @ 6:28am
Jun 8, 2025
National Trails Day crew from TMBA cleared the 4.5 of trail between Rammel Mtn Rd and Badger cr. The creek is still high and dangerous to cross...
Jun 3, 2025 @ 7:15am
Jun 3, 2025
Between S. Pinochle / Jackpine Rd. To Rammel Mtn Rd. is clear and great.
May 25, 2025 @ 9:41pm
May 25, 2025
Worked between Jackpine Loop Roads. 7.5 miles cleared of deadfall. A couple dozen good cuts and many more sticks moved. Tread is great
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on Sep 21, 2025
Avg: 3.89 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      1 Review & Comments

      p-romano p-romano
      Ride it from Rammel Mtn Road North to the end. It was good, a bit overgrown in early July in some spots. Most of it is very easy but there are a few steep descents with some technical sections definitely making it a black. Blue trail riders could ride this but use caution as you will need to hike a bike. There are lots of steep uphills back out of canyons which required some serious pedaling and in some cases hike a bike.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Decoster Trail located?
      Decoster Trail is located in Alta Nordic Track, Alta, Wyoming, United States. It is part of the Alta Nordic Track trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.84393, -111.04646.
      ▼ How hard is Decoster Trail?
      Decoster Trail is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 0.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Decoster Trail?
      Decoster Trail has 2,292 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 2,972 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,056 ft to 7,090 ft.
      ▼ Is Decoster Trail a point to point trail?
      Decoster Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Decoster Trail?
      Decoster Trail is 13.6 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Decoster Trail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Decoster Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Decoster Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Decoster Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Decoster Trail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 hours 52 minutes to ride Decoster Trail. The trail is 13.6 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Decoster Trail?
      Decoster Trail is a very popular trail. There have been 11 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 8 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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