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3,268 ft
Distance
12 ft
Climb
-115 ft
Descent
00:05:28
Avg time
-105 ft
Altitude change
8,585 ft
Altitude min
8,689 ft
Altitude max
8,689 ft
Altitude start
8,586 ft
Altitude end
-3.2%
Grade
-13.8%
Grade max
8%
Grade min
430 ft
Distance climb
2,615 ft
Distance down
220 ft
Distance flat
00:05:28
Avg time

Lower UW Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Happy Jack Recreational Area
    Laramie, Wyoming
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
    • 90 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #231485 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #137885 in Trail Running
    • #125368 in Hiking
    • #865 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #698 in Mountain Biking · Wyoming [+]
    • #578 in Trail Running
    • #731 in Hiking
    • #11 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    May-October
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest

Good connector between Middle Aspen and [L=https://www.trailforks.com/trails/upper-uw-loop/]Upper UW[\L]. Easy climbing by Happy Jack standards. Expect hikers, trail runners, and equestrians-share the trail at all times.

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  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Nov 1, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Lower UW located?
      Lower UW 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 41.24435, -105.42811.
      ▼ How hard is Lower UW?
      Lower UW is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lower UW?
      Lower UW has 12 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 115 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 8,585 ft to 8,689 ft.
      ▼ Is Lower UW a point to point trail?
      Lower UW is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Lower UW?
      Lower UW is 3,268 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lower UW?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Lower UW. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Lower UW?
      Lower UW is best visited during: May-October.
      ▼ How do I access Lower UW? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lower UW are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Lower UW?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Lower UW. The trail is 3,268 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Lower UW?
      Lower UW is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,071 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,143 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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