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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
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Gravel Bike
- Winter Fat Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
- Snowshoe
- Backcountry Ski
- Nordic Ski
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Riding AreaAlpine Science Institute
Lander, Wyoming -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity85 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 95 in Trail Running
- 90 in Hiking
- 5 in Snowshoeing
- 5 in Nordic Skiing
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Global Ranking#137566 in Mountain Biking [+]
- #14637 in Trail Running
- #49375 in Hiking
- #5604 in Snowshoeing
- #8217 in Nordic Skiing
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail ExposureNormal
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Snow GroomingGroomed Smooth
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Bike TypeAM, XC, Fat, CX, Gravel
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DirectionBoth Directions[+]Popular Direction Shown
- Both Directions for Backcountry Skiing
- Both Directions for Winter Fat Biking
- Both Directions for Gravel Biking
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingEasy
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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SeasonYear round
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Family FriendlyYes
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Ride in RainYes
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LightingNo
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Year Opened2022
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Land Owner
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
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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6 Months
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- 18 miles avg distance
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- Last: Jul 7, 2026
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Directions to upper-sandstone trailhead
(42.771340, -108.770330)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Upper Sandstone
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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