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3,652 ft
Distance
147 ft
Climb
-28 ft
Descent
00:08:06
Avg time
117 ft
Altitude change
5,890 ft
Altitude min
6,030 ft
Altitude max
5,890 ft
Altitude start
6,007 ft
Altitude end
3.2%
Grade
-11.7%
Grade max
24.9%
Grade min
2,474 ft
Distance climb
696 ft
Distance down
400 ft
Distance flat
00:08:06
Avg time

Upper Sandstone Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Backcountry Ski
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Alpine Science Institute
    Lander, Wyoming
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Backcountry Skiing
    • 5 in Nordic Skiing
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #137566 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #14637 in Trail Running
    • #49375 in Hiking
    • #5604 in Snowshoeing
    • #8217 in Nordic Skiing
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Exposure
    Normal
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Snow Grooming
    Groomed Smooth
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, CX, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for Backcountry Skiing
    • Both Directions for Winter Fat Biking
    • Both Directions for Gravel Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    Year round
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Lighting
    No
  • Year Opened
    2022
  • Land Owner
    Central Wyoming College

This two way XC single track hike/bike trail connects the lower flow trails to top of Sharknado. After crossing an open field, a series of machine built switchbacks gains a small sandstone cliff with beautiful views.

source: ASI Trailbuilding Professional
Trail Supporters
  • Sponsor
  • Trailco Inc
    Builder
  • ASI Trail Lab
    Land Manager
  • past supporters

  • ASI Trail Lab
    Maintainer
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 4 miles average
6 Months
  • 7 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
All
  • 95 rides
  • Last: Sep 11, 2026
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Upper Sandstone Trail Reports

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May 19, 2026 @ 9:42am (America/Denver)
May 19, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Upper Sandstone located?
      Upper Sandstone is located in Alpine Science Institute, Lander, Wyoming, United States. It is part of the Alpine Science Institute trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.77134, -108.77033.
      ▼ How hard is Upper Sandstone?
      Upper Sandstone is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 3.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Sandstone?
      Upper Sandstone has 147 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 28 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,890 ft to 6,030 ft.
      ▼ Is Upper Sandstone a point to point trail?
      Upper Sandstone is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Upper Sandstone?
      Upper Sandstone is 3,652 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Sandstone?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Sandstone. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Upper Sandstone?
      Upper Sandstone is best visited during: Year round.
      ▼ How do I access Upper Sandstone? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Sandstone are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Sandstone?
      The estimated time to ride Upper Sandstone is approximately 8 minutes. The trail is 3,652 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Upper Sandstone?
      Upper Sandstone is a very popular trail. There have been 275 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 309 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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