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2,556 ft
Distance
260 ft
Climb
-24 ft
Descent
00:04:40
Avg time
237 ft
Altitude change
8,480 ft
Altitude min
8,717 ft
Altitude max
8,480 ft
Altitude start
8,717 ft
Altitude end
9.271%
Grade
-11.083%
Grade max
76.349%
Grade min
2,009 ft
Distance climb
547 ft
Distance down
00:04:40
Avg time

Escape Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Happy Jack Recreational Area
    Laramie, Wyoming
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    15 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #179382 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #278756 in Trail Running
    • #241368 in Hiking
    • #8904 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest

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Escape is a 2,556 ft less popular double black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Laramie Wyoming. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating with a 260 ft black diamond climb. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • 11 miles avg distance
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Jul 11, 2026 @ 4:52pm (America/Denver)
Jul 11, 2026
 It’s 2026 and trail is still unidentifiable. Pic is from Crow Creek loop.
Jun 3, 2023 @ 4:00pm
Jun 3, 2023
 Good luck finding this trail. It is not marked at all. At clearing on double black diamond walk approx 30 yards off of the trail to find escape....
Jul 12, 2019 @ 4:38pm
Jul 12, 2019
 Lots of blowdown but not too bad
Mar 14, 2019 @ 12:59pm
Mar 14, 2019
 reporter Trail not packed in winter.
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Escape

        ▼ Where is Escape located?
        Escape 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 41.228, -105.41322.
        ▼ How hard is Escape?
        Escape is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 9.271%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Escape?
        Escape has 260 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 24 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 8,480 ft to 8,717 ft.
        ▼ Is Escape a point to point trail?
        Escape is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Escape?
        Escape is 2,556 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Escape?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Escape. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Escape?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Escape are:
        • July (1 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Escape? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Escape are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Escape?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 13 minutes to ride Escape. The trail is 2,556 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Escape?
        Escape is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 23 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 21 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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