more stats
4,105 ft
Distance
86 ft
Climb
-86 ft
Descent
00:04:30
Avg time
8,684 ft
Altitude min
8,765 ft
Altitude max
8,706 ft
Altitude start
8,706 ft
Altitude end
-22.242%
Grade max
19.641%
Grade min
1,919 ft
Distance climb
2,098 ft
Distance down
88 ft
Distance flat
00:04:30
Avg time

Upper UW Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Happy Jack Recreational Area
    Laramie, Wyoming
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 45 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #124108 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #152725 in Trail Running
    • #136516 in Hiking
    • #26006 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #364 in Mountain Biking · Wyoming [+]
    • #624 in Trail Running
    • #790 in Hiking
    • #596 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest

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AI Generated Description

Upper UW Loop is a 4,105 ft moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Laramie Wyoming. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 86 ft blue climb. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • 15 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Nov 1, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Upper UW Loop located?
      Upper UW Loop is located in Happy Jack Recreational Area, Laramie, Wyoming, United States. It is part of the Happy Jack Recreational Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.24323, -105.42749.
      ▼ How hard is Upper UW Loop?
      Upper UW Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper UW Loop?
      Upper UW Loop has 86 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 86 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 8,684 ft to 8,765 ft.
      ▼ Is Upper UW Loop a point to point trail?
      Upper UW Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Upper UW Loop?
      Upper UW Loop is 4,105 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper UW Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper UW Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Upper UW Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Upper UW Loop are:
      • June (12 activities)
      • July (10 activities)
      • August (6 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Upper UW Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper UW Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper UW Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Upper UW Loop. The trail is 4,105 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Upper UW Loop?
      Upper UW Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 571 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 635 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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