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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
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Riding AreaGovernment Draw
Lander, Wyoming -
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Local Popularity5 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingHard
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Trail VisibilitySometimes hard to follow
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SeasonSummer / Fall
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Dogs AllowedYes
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Land OwnerBLM
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.
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This trail can be rutted or choppy from cow tracks.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- Last: Dec 8, 2024
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(42.845220, -108.566020)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Primary Loop
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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