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4,816 ft
Distance
110 ft
Climb
-114 ft
Descent
00:17:32
Avg time
-5 ft
Altitude change
8,258 ft
Altitude min
8,331 ft
Altitude max
8,271 ft
Altitude start
8,268 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-19.5%
Grade max
17.1%
Grade min
2,096 ft
Distance climb
2,008 ft
Distance down
689 ft
Distance flat
00:17:32
Avg time

Horsefeathers Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Willow Creek
    Lander, Wyoming
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 75 in Nordic Skiing
  • Global Ranking
    #194776 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #330437 in Trail Running
    • #340352 in Hiking
    • #16748 in Snowshoeing
    • #1875 in Nordic Skiing
  • Trail Type
    Machine Groomed
  • Snow Grooming
    Backcountry
  • Bike Type
    XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Season
    Winter
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Shoshone National Forest

Horsefeathers Loop offers mellow terrain and is mostly in dense timber.

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Grooming is intermittent and trail is easily drifted over due to wind.

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May 19, 2026 @ 9:41am (America/Denver)
May 19, 2026
 reporter Trails got a lot of moisture... give them a day or two to dry!
Jan 12, 2026 @ 9:48am (America/Denver)
Jan 12, 2026
 reporter Groomed by LCC, thanks Kurt and Aaron!
Mar 21, 2025 @ 4:31pm
Mar 21, 2025
 reporter Wilow is apparently groomed nicely and riding great! Thanks Chuck, Aaron and Kurt!
Mar 11, 2025 @ 11:19am
Mar 11, 2025
 reporter Groomed by LCC twice since the big storm-thank you Aaron and Kurt!
Jan 10, 2025 @ 7:32am
Jan 10, 2025
 reporter Groomed by LCC-thanks Kurt, Aaron and Chuck
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Horsefeathers Loop

        ▼ Where is Horsefeathers Loop located?
        Horsefeathers Loop is located in Willow Creek, Lander, Wyoming, United States. It is part of the Willow Creek trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.49436, -108.83116.
        ▼ How hard is Horsefeathers Loop?
        Horsefeathers Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Horsefeathers Loop?
        Horsefeathers Loop has 110 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 114 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 8,258 ft to 8,331 ft.
        ▼ Is Horsefeathers Loop a point to point trail?
        Horsefeathers Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is machine groomed.
        ▼ How long is Horsefeathers Loop?
        Horsefeathers Loop is 4,816 ft long. The trail type is machine groomed.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Horsefeathers Loop?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Horsefeathers Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Horsefeathers Loop?
        Horsefeathers Loop is best visited during: Winter.
        ▼ How do I access Horsefeathers Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Horsefeathers Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Horsefeathers Loop?
        The estimated time to ride Horsefeathers Loop is approximately 18 minutes. The trail is 4,816 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        ▼ How busy is Horsefeathers Loop?
        Horsefeathers Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 41 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 57 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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