more stats
2.9 miles
Distance
260 ft
Climb
-339 ft
Descent
00:27:06
Avg time
-78 ft
Altitude change
7,796 ft
Altitude min
8,039 ft
Altitude max
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
00:27:06
Avg time

Prospector Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Casper Mountain Trails Center
    Casper, Wyoming
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 85 in Snowshoeing
    • 80 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #192230 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #237192 in E-Biking
    • #90141 in Trail Running
    • #85325 in Hiking
    • #41678 in Horseback
    • #2231 in Snowshoeing
    • #2629 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #577 in Mountain Biking · Wyoming [+]
    • #367 in E-Biking
    • #390 in Trail Running
    • #572 in Hiking
    • #794 in Horseback
    • #9 in Snowshoeing
    • #6 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Snow Grooming
    Groomed Smooth
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for E-Biking
    • Both Directions for Trail Running
    • Both Directions for Hiking
    • Both Directions for Horseback
    • Both Directions for Snowshoeing
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    May-November
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Bridge, Drop, Rock Garden, Other
  • Year Opened
    2026
  • Land Owner
    Natrona 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

Tags
BermsBridgesDropsRestroomsRock gardens
Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 6 miles average
6 Months
  • 62 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
All
  • 89 rides
  • Last: Oct 17, 2026
c1c2c3c4
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
update trails status or condition

Prospector Loop Trail Reports

statusdatedescription
Aug 11, 2026 @ 2:16pm (America/Denver)
Aug 11, 2026
Jul 1, 2026 @ 6:28pm (America/Denver)
Jul 1, 2026
 reporter
Jun 21, 2026 @ 3:58pm (America/Denver)
Jun 21, 2026
 Dry. A little rocky in some spots.
Jan 29, 2026 @ 2:05pm (America/Denver)
Jan 29, 2026
 reporter
Jan 29, 2026 @ 12:05pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Jan 29, 2026
 reporter typical drifting
more »
Status:
on Aug 11, 2026
Dry
no votes yet
Your vote: 0

view (173)
close
      Directions to prospector-loop trailhead (42.740400, -106.301070)
      View on Discover Map

      Photos

      2 more »
      mtb
      60 |
      Jun 21, 2026 @ 11:27pm
      Jun 21, 2026
      report
      mtb
      62 |
      Jun 21, 2026 @ 11:09pm
      Jun 21, 2026

      Videos

      no videos have been added for Prospector Loop yet, add a video.

      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

      Routes with this trail

      4
      Fat Fish Crusher Expert/Comp
      8 miles • 833 ft • 6 • Loop •
      Fat Fish Crusher Expert/Comp. 1 lap for Comp, 2 laps for Expert. 3 PRELUDE laps for each category
      4
      Fat Fish Dry Creek Expert/Comp
      11 miles • 1,264 ft • 12 • Loop • Race •
      Expert racers will do 2 laps of the biathlon area, then 1 lap of the North 40 area. Comp racers will do 1...
      2
      Fat Fish Bike-athelon Comp
      4 miles • 478 ft • 4 • Race •
      Comp course for the Bike-Athlon Brawl race

      Trail Products

      Reviews / Comments

      No reviews yet, be the first to write a review or ask a question.
      Use trail reports to comment on trail conditions.


      We hope you've been enjoying Trailforks!

      Create a FREE account to view all trail reviews and much more.

      Create a Free Account

      Nearby Trails

      Casper Mountain Trails Center

      • By ArayburgessTF Pro CWTA & contributors
      • #864861 - 436 views

      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How long is Prospector Loop?
      Prospector Loop is 2.9 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Prospector Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Prospector Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Prospector Loop?
      Prospector Loop is best visited during: May-November.
      ▼ How do I access Prospector Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Prospector Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Prospector Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 27 minutes to ride Prospector Loop. The trail is 2.9 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Prospector Loop?
      Prospector Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 161 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 173 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

      Hit the Trail

      Open in App

      Get this trail on your phone instantly.
      open trail in app

      Download Trail

      Save to wishlist, Garmin & download.
      save the trail

      Find Related Routes

      Find routes and users activities that include this trail.
      find routes for this trail

      You must enter a description before submitting.