more stats
1,568 ft
Distance
92 ft
Climb
-92 ft
Descent
00:03:25
Avg time
7,067 ft
Altitude min
7,154 ft
Altitude max
7,154 ft
Altitude start
7,154 ft
Altitude end
-34.853%
Grade max
19.066%
Grade min
798 ft
Distance climb
698 ft
Distance down
18 ft
Distance flat
00:03:25
Avg time

MK Playground Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Curt Gowdy State Park
    Cheyenne, Wyoming
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    15 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #124141 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #177767 in E-Biking
    • #314666 in Trail Running
    • #324947 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

This used to be one of the only legitimate freeride zones in the area. Unfortunately the park spent a lot of time and money to build it in 2006, and only a handful of people have ever attempted to keep it maintained. The park has no interest in working on these lines. I suspect it will be pretty much gone in the next couple of years. Much of it was already beyond repair when I moved from the area 2 years ago. Such a shame to see what was once an amazing freeride zone for building skills waste away into the mountain.

Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 1 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 13 rides
  • Last: Sep 19, 2026
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MK Playground Trail Reports

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Jun 8, 2019 @ 10:04am
Jun 8, 2019
Apr 22, 2019 @ 1:44pm
Apr 22, 2019
 Dry as of April 20, 2019
Jul 7, 2018 @ 9:19am
Jul 7, 2018
 A steep, loose climb up to a loose, vague, and unmaintained "freeride" and jump line. Not worth the ride over.
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on Jun 8, 2019
Dry
Avg: 3.7 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      3 Reviews & Comments

      yoimaninja yoimaninja
      Keyul is right. There's actually 2-3 DH trails all still rideable but definitely could use some love and maintenance. Don't listen to the other commenter, if you like features and freeride this area is sick! 100% worth the the ride over. Has big slabs, steep chutes, jumps, gaps, and big rock drops. Its a shame it doesn't get more traffic.
      keyul keyul
      This is actually two downhill trails that split from the MK access and they are both still very rideable. The trail on rider’s right is in better shape, it has some rain ruts here and there, all the drops are very manageable, the lip at the bottom of the big rock roller is worn down but still easy to do. The trail on riders left has some large rain ruts and some of the berms are pretty much grass now. The rock wall ride is missing a lot of dirt on the run up to it so check that one the most before you ride it
      provin1327 provin1327
      Dont bother with this line. It's loose, unmaintained, and not at all worth the ride over.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is MK Playground located?
      MK Playground is located in Curt Gowdy State Park, Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States. It is part of the Curt Gowdy State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.16944, -105.21253.
      ▼ How hard is MK Playground?
      MK Playground is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for MK Playground?
      MK Playground has 92 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 92 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,067 ft to 7,154 ft.
      ▼ Is MK Playground a point to point trail?
      Yes, MK Playground is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is MK Playground?
      MK Playground is 1,568 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on MK Playground?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on MK Playground. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access MK Playground? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to MK Playground are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride MK Playground?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride MK Playground. The trail is 1,568 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is MK Playground?
      MK Playground is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 154 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 218 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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