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3.7 miles
Distance
365 ft
Climb
-217 ft
Descent
01:47:22
Avg time
148 ft
Altitude change
5,294 ft
Altitude min
5,658 ft
Altitude max
5,301 ft
Altitude start
5,449 ft
Altitude end
0.7%
Grade
-15.4%
Grade max
14.3%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
3,904 ft
Distance flat
01:47:22
Avg time

Primary Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Government Draw
    Lander, Wyoming
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #346586 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #228331 in Trail Running
    • #218709 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #985 in Mountain Biking · Wyoming [+]
    • #1,298 in Trail Running
    • #1,390 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Season
    Summer / Fall
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    BLM

This is a loop using mostly single track motorcycle and cow trail with sections of 2-track. Return to the start via Cole Mine road. There is a single track in the draw to the left as you return along Cole Mine road but this is a popular shooting area so staying on the road is recommended.

Access Info

Access via Cole Mine Road and drive past the initial abuse area to park at a turn off that heads toward an "ant hill" looking formation on your left.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Disclaimer

This trail can be rutted or choppy from cow tracks.

Tags
Faint trail
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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May 19, 2026 @ 9:41am (America/Denver)
May 19, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Primary Loop located?
      Primary Loop is located in Government Draw, Lander, Wyoming, United States. It is part of the Government Draw trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.84522, -108.56602.
      ▼ How hard is Primary Loop?
      Primary Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 0.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Primary Loop?
      Primary Loop has 365 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 217 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,294 ft to 5,658 ft.
      ▼ Is Primary Loop a point to point trail?
      Primary Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Primary Loop?
      Primary Loop is 3.7 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Primary Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Primary Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Primary Loop?
      Primary Loop is best visited during: Summer / Fall.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Primary Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 hour 47 minutes to ride Primary Loop. The trail is 3.7 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Primary Loop?
      Primary Loop is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 2 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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