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2.9 miles
Distance
260 ft
Climb
-339 ft
Descent
2 miles
High Point
-78 ft
Altitude change
7,796 ft
Altitude min
8,039 ft
Altitude start
7,959 ft
Altitude end
-0.5%
Grade
-27.3%
Grade max
15.1%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
2,927 ft
Distance flat
Prospector Loop Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Winter Fat Bike
- Horse
- Hike
- Trail Running
- Snowshoe
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Riding AreaCasper Mountain Trails Center
Casper, Wyoming -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity90 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in E-Biking
- 90 in Trail Running
- 80 in Hiking
- 5 in Horseback
- 5 in Snowshoeing
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Snow GroomingGroomed Smooth
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Bike TypeAM, XC, Fat
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DirectionBoth Directions[+]
- Both Directions for E-Biking
- Both Directions for Trail Running
- Both Directions for Hiking
- Both Directions for Horseback
- Both Directions for Snowshoeing
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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SeasonMay-November
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailBerm, Bridge, Drop, Rock Garden, Other
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Year Opened2026
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Land OwnerNatrona County Parks
Prospector Loop is the main loop trail in the McMurry Park area. This trail has been mountain bike optimized in multiple areas. Explore side hit, and alternate lines. Best direction for downhill is clockwise. Counter-clockwise adds to the difficulty of the climb.
Access Info
Trail can be accessed directly from the McMurry mountain park parking lot, or via Link'n-Log from the Eadsville trail
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 2 rides
- 6 miles average
6 Months
- 22 rides
- 8 miles avg distance
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- 45 rides
- Last: Jun 21, 2026
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Directions to prospector-loop trailhead
(42.740400, -106.301070)
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Nearby Trails
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Frequently Asked Questions About Prospector Loop
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Where is Prospector Loop located?
Prospector Loop is located in Casper Mountain Trails Center, Casper, Wyoming, United States. It is part of the Casper Mountain Trails Center trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.7404, -106.30107.
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How hard is Prospector Loop?
Prospector Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Prospector Loop?
Prospector Loop has 260 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 339 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,796 ft to 8,039 ft.
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Is Prospector Loop a point to point trail?
Prospector Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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