more stats
1,273 ft
Distance
-113 ft
Descent
00:07:21
Avg time
-113 ft
Altitude change
5,377 ft
Altitude min
5,490 ft
Altitude max
5,490 ft
Altitude start
5,377 ft
Altitude end
-8.9%
Grade
-33%
Grade max
-1.6%
Grade min
1,273 ft
Distance down
00:07:21
Avg time

Hard Time - Upper Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Dirtbike/Moto
  • Riding Area
    Outlaw Trails
    Cody, Wyoming
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Trail Style
    Technical
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 25 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
    • 5 in Dirtbiking
  • Global Ranking
    #236758 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #159368 in E-Biking
    • #296189 in Trail Running
    • #59600 in Hiking
    • #14194 in Dirtbiking
  • State Ranking
    #714 in Mountain Biking · Wyoming [+]
    • #207 in E-Biking
    • #1,569 in Trail Running
    • #438 in Hiking
    • #62 in Dirtbiking
  • Trail Exposure
    Normal
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary[+]
    • Downhill Primary for E-Biking
    • Downhill Primary for Trail Running
    • Downhill Primary for Hiking
    • Downhill Primary for Dirtbiking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Jump, Gap Jump, Rock Face
  • Lighting
    No
  • Land Owner
    Bureau of Land Management, Cody

This is the most difficult downhill trail on the East side of the trail system. It is in the middle of an immense boulder field from collapsed rim-rocks. Nothing can't be rolled. It is all a matter of how fast you want to go. The bottom half of this trail is non-motorized below the "Perp Walk" trail. That is why it is split into an upper and lower trail.

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BermsJumpsRock slabs
Local Trail Association

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 6 miles average
6 Months
  • 6 rides
  • 5 miles avg distance
All
  • 6 rides
  • Last: Oct 1, 2026
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Hard Time - Upper Trail Reports

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Sep 21, 2026 @ 3:07pm (America/Denver)
Sep 21, 2026
 reporter This trail is brand new and needs moisture to harden. It is currently too soft to ride without damaging the trail. Please be patient.
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on Sep 21, 2026
Very Dry
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      Directions to hard-time-upper trailhead (44.561540, -109.120330)
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      Sep 21, 2026
      Desert 3Rock gardens 2Rock slabs 1

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      Clearing the corridor the old fashion way
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Hard Time - Upper located?
      Hard Time - Upper is located in Outlaw Trails, Cody, Wyoming, United States. It is part of the Outlaw Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.56154, -109.12033.
      ▼ How hard is Hard Time - Upper?
      Hard Time - Upper is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 8.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Double Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Hard Time - Upper?
      The trail has 113 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,377 ft to 5,490 ft.
      ▼ Is Hard Time - Upper a point to point trail?
      Hard Time - Upper is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Hard Time - Upper?
      Hard Time - Upper is 1,273 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Hard Time - Upper?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Hard Time - Upper. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Hard Time - Upper?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Hard Time - Upper are:
      • September (5 activities)
      • October (1 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Hard Time - Upper? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Hard Time - Upper are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Hard Time - Upper?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Hard Time - Upper. The trail is 1,273 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Hard Time - Upper?
      Hard Time - Upper is a moderately popular trail. There have been 8 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 12 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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