more stats
3.9 miles
Distance
744 ft
Climb
-365 ft
Descent
00:32:42
Avg time
380 ft
Altitude change
7,216 ft
Altitude min
7,763 ft
Altitude max
7,219 ft
Altitude start
7,598 ft
Altitude end
1.9%
Grade
-20.1%
Grade max
33.5%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
3,346 ft
Distance flat
00:32:42
Avg time

The Brink Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Red Grade Trails
    Sheridan, Wyoming
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #11469 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #340536 in Trail Running
    • #328181 in Hiking
    • #32640 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #22 in Mountain Biking · Wyoming [+]
    • #1,713 in Trail Running
    • #1,782 in Hiking
    • #700 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Only[+]
    • Downhill Only for Trail Running
    • Downhill Only for Hiking
    • Downhill Only for Horseback
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner
    State of Wyoming, Bureau of Land Management, and U.S. Forest Service/Bighorn National Forest.

The Brink leaves from Poverty Flat Parking Lot and connects with The Hub and Bear Knuckle.

Access Info

Follow Red Grade Road to Poverty Flat Parking Lot. Take the trail keeping to the left, this is The Brink.

Tags

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 22 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
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  • 51 rides
  • Last: Oct 23, 2026
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The Brink Trail Reports

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on Sep 6, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is The Brink located?
      The Brink is located in Red Grade Trails, Sheridan, Wyoming, United States. It is part of the Red Grade Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.62217, -107.10794.
      ▼ How hard is The Brink?
      The Brink is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 1.9%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for The Brink?
      The Brink has 744 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 365 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,216 ft to 7,763 ft.
      ▼ Is The Brink a point to point trail?
      Yes, The Brink is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is The Brink?
      The Brink is 3.9 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on The Brink?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on The Brink. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride The Brink?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride The Brink are:
      • July (11 activities)
      • June (9 activities)
      • August (5 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access The Brink? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to The Brink are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride The Brink?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 33 minutes to ride The Brink. The trail is 3.9 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is The Brink?
      The Brink is a very popular trail. There have been 185 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 246 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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