more stats
1.1 miles
Distance
359 ft
Climb
-116 ft
Descent
00:12:55
Avg time
243 ft
Altitude change
6,002 ft
Altitude min
6,275 ft
Altitude max
6,002 ft
Altitude start
6,247 ft
Altitude end
4.2%
Grade
-19.7%
Grade max
31.6%
Grade min
3,130 ft
Distance climb
1,493 ft
Distance down
1,119 ft
Distance flat
00:12:55
Avg time

Updraft Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Red Grade Trails
    Sheridan, Wyoming
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #52490 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #344891 in Trail Running
    • #94100 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #118 in Mountain Biking · Wyoming [+]
    • #1,735 in Trail Running
    • #608 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Downhill Only for Trail Running
    • Downhill Only for Hiking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    May to November
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Year Opened
    2017
  • Land Owner
    State of Wyoming, Bureau of Land Management, and U.S. Forest Service/Bighorn National Forest.

Updraft contours thru mixed forest, across foot bridges and scree slopes. Can be ridden/hiked both directions or used to access a BIKE-ONLY downhill trail (Let 'M Roll) or a HIKE-ONLY trail (Drifter). Grade can be a bit strenuous for some bikers.

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Updraft Trail Reports

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Sep 6, 2026 @ 1:28pm (America/North_Dakota/Beulah)
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Sep 21, 2023 @ 7:32am
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Jun 27, 2021 @ 8:27am
Jun 27, 2021
 Damp but tight after overnight rain. Left faint tracks only in sandy lag deposit left by running water.
Aug 5, 2020 @ 9:56am
Aug 5, 2020
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on Sep 6, 2026
Dry
Avg: 4.32 (3 votes)
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      Brete Brete
      This is a really pleasant shaded climb through the forest.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Updraft located?
      Updraft 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 44.62312, -107.0863.
      ▼ How hard is Updraft?
      Updraft is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Updraft?
      Updraft has 359 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 116 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,002 ft to 6,275 ft.
      ▼ Is Updraft a point to point trail?
      Yes, Updraft is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Updraft?
      Updraft is 1.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Updraft?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Updraft. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Updraft?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Updraft are:
      • August (15 activities)
      • September (15 activities)
      • June (14 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Updraft? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Updraft are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Updraft?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 13 minutes to ride Updraft. The trail is 1.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Updraft?
      Updraft is a very popular trail. There have been 565 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 653 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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