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335 ft
Distance
12 ft
Climb
00:00:30
Avg time
12 ft
Altitude change
8,337 ft
Altitude min
8,348 ft
Altitude max
8,337 ft
Altitude start
8,348 ft
Altitude end
3.477%
Grade
0.913%
Grade max
7.805%
Grade min
149 ft
Distance climb
185 ft
Distance flat
00:00:30
Avg time

Happy Jack Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Happy Jack Recreational Area
    Laramie, Wyoming
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #157399 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #111249 in Trail Running
    • #22812 in Hiking
    • #1569 in Horseback
    • #2024 in Snowshoeing
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest

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Happy Jack is a 335 ft moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Laramie Wyoming. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 12 ft green climb. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.

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May 24, 2023 @ 11:55am
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Feb 28, 2022 @ 3:10pm
Feb 28, 2022
 Great skating!! Thanks for the grooming!
Jan 30, 2022 @ 8:31am
Jan 30, 2022
 Went cross country skiing along the north side of park
Jul 6, 2020 @ 1:24pm
Jul 6, 2020
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Jul 19, 2019 @ 4:38pm
Jul 19, 2019
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        Directions to happy-jack trailhead (41.254450, -105.422040)
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        Frequently Asked Questions

        ▼ Where is Happy Jack located?
        Happy Jack 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 41.25445, -105.42204.
        ▼ How hard is Happy Jack?
        Happy Jack is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 3.477%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Happy Jack?
        Happy Jack has 12 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 8,337 ft to 8,348 ft.
        ▼ Is Happy Jack a point to point trail?
        Happy Jack is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Happy Jack?
        Happy Jack is 335 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Happy Jack?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Happy Jack. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access Happy Jack? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Happy Jack are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Happy Jack?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Happy Jack. The trail is 335 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Happy Jack?
        Happy Jack is a moderately popular trail. There have been 915 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,459 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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