more stats
1,908 ft
Distance
45 ft
Climb
-108 ft
Descent
00:03:59
Avg time
-63 ft
Altitude change
5,761 ft
Altitude min
5,864 ft
Altitude max
5,864 ft
Altitude start
5,801 ft
Altitude end
-3.306%
Grade
-24.562%
Grade max
7.703%
Grade min
815 ft
Distance climb
951 ft
Distance down
142 ft
Distance flat
00:03:59
Avg time

Lower Patch Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Bus Loop
    Lander, Wyoming
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #92175 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #340716 in Trail Running
    • #318943 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #253 in Mountain Biking · Wyoming [+]
    • #1,717 in Trail Running
    • #1,746 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed

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AI Generated Description

Lower Patch is a 1,908 ft popular black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Lander Wyoming. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 2 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 18 rides
  • Last: Aug 27, 2026
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Lower Patch Trail Reports

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Nov 5, 2026 @ 3:51pm (America/Denver)
Nov 5, 2026
reporter Back to hero dirt
Nov 2, 2026 @ 9:04am (America/Denver)
Nov 2, 2026
reporter Rain across the Lander front, trails are too muddy to use without causing damage. Conditions should be great later this week!
Oct 20, 2026 @ 1:46pm (America/Denver)
Oct 20, 2026
reporter Dry or hero dirt!
Oct 15, 2026 @ 10:30am (America/Denver)
Oct 15, 2026
reporter Lander got a steady few days of rain, give the trails a day or two to dry out. Should be hero dirt for the weekend!
Jun 1, 2026 @ 11:45am (America/Denver)
Jun 1, 2026
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Avg: 3.84 (1 votes)
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      All the technical climbs and most of the speedy descents at the Bus for those spring skill tune-ups before...
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Lower Patch located?
      Lower Patch is located in Bus Loop, Lander, Wyoming, United States. It is part of the Bus Loop trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.82785, -108.80126.
      ▼ How hard is Lower Patch?
      Lower Patch is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 3.306%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lower Patch?
      Lower Patch has 45 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 108 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,761 ft to 5,864 ft.
      ▼ Is Lower Patch a point to point trail?
      Lower Patch is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Lower Patch?
      Lower Patch is 1,908 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lower Patch?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Lower Patch. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Lower Patch?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Lower Patch are:
      • May (2 activities)
      • April (1 activities)
      • June (1 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Lower Patch? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lower Patch are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Lower Patch?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Lower Patch. The trail is 1,908 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Lower Patch?
      Lower Patch is a very popular trail. There have been 115 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 123 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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