Review: Well deserving of the "Epic" moniker.
Tons of trails with enough variety for everyone in the family. For those intermediate/advanced riders, make sure you check out the play areas scattered through the trails, some of the lines are absolutely crazy.

Similar Trail: Buffalo Creek

Review: Wow, this place is amazing, definitely worth a trip. Wyoming can be pretty windy, so check the weather before making the trip. There is something for everyone here. The trails span all skill levels. All trails are well marked including difficulty. In fact there is a trail map at about every junction. If you can't find a trail that you like at Curt Gowdy, you probably don't like mountain biking.

Similar Trail: Buffalo Creek

Review: Awesome. Has everything from fast, flowy singletrack to gnarly rock garden climbs to artificial freeride features. Trails are well built and well laid out, and there's a enought mileage that you need a long day to cover it all. The "play areas" are a great addition, and really set this network apart from other Front Range trail systems. Many of the jumps are in serious disprepair, but you'll forget about it after you pin a few more turns.

Similar Trail: Buffalo Creek

Review: My 15 year old son and I enjoyed this trail system immensely. I would liken it to a "singletrack park" (think jump park). Its all well laid out with maps at every intersection. There are even "Play Areas" off of the Stone Temple trail to practice your skills and have some fun playing on the rocks. We started at the Aspen Grove Trailhead (I think most bikers start here) and rode Stone Temple CCW. We hit a couple of play areas then took a right at "Albert's Alley". When we hit the bridge at "Crow Creek Trail" we took a right and headed up to "Hidden Falls". At the end of this short (and very shady) trail, we dismounted and hiked over some rocks to the hidden falls. My son was very impressed with this mini slot canyon - me too. We headed back the way we came then took a right at "Sammy's Slide". This is a short climb up to "Mo' Rocka". We didn't do Mo' Rocka but turned around and enjoyed the downhill back to Crow Creek and kept going towards the main road and then rode back to the trailhead. We would have hit more trails but had other plans. We will definitely be back before the end of the season to hit some of the other trails in the system. There's something for everyone - from beginner to expert. If you live in the northern Colorado area, like us, you need to give this trail a try. * Review edited 9/16/2012

* Review edited 9/16/2012

Similar Trail: Betasso in Boulder

Review: Awesome network of 30+ miles of trails of all ranges of difficulty. Really well signed, beautiful scenery and excellent use of the rock to create cool obstacles and challenges. Excellent flow and trail design.

Similar Trail: Buffalo Creek (Colorado)

Review: Just rode here and it lives up to its reputation. Spent 2 days and rode about 75 miles. The mountain system is amazing. Some of the best riding in the U.S. the canyon system is ok but is a lot of hike a bike and exposed riding. It may be more enjoyable in cooler conditions. I will return to Curt Gowdy to crush only the mountain system. Recomended as a must ride.

Review: Rode today with a buddy. Great trail network with so many great sections. No major climbs, the trail has a great flow and keeps you on your toes. Did a couple different loops around granite reservoir on Stone Temple, lots of variety and some great obstacles.

Review: Hadn't been here in a few years, so rode the new trails by the reservoirs. My impressions: Canyon (red) fun scenic technical. Canyon (black) Very scenic, very technical, many hike-a-bikes. Highline; view across to Canyon trail, (knocked a rock off the trail here, it rattled down hill for half a minute! Crystal Ridge; easy, out on the open prairie. Middle Kingdom; fun intermediate, Expert play area in the middle. End O Line; this trail is not on the map. It branches off Middle Kingdom trail. IT IS EXPERTS ONLY. GOES STRAIGHT DOWN THE RIDGE! Overall a fun day's ride, and it's not crowded, as most are riding the other trails, which are just as much fun if not more. Great destination trail system as it would take two days to ride everything.

Review: Today's hike was the eastern end of Canyon. Marked BLACK for EXPERT on your trail map. Not as harry as Highline, but some very serious up hill (mountain I should say) and some very curvy rocky down hill. Awsome views of the area. Just great to be out on the trails. I think I've capped off the last of the trails in CGSP and hiked all 35 miles! Thanks to mountain bikers who pushed for these trails. See ya out there.

Review: Ok, Ladies and Gents, today I hiked Highline near Crystal Lake Reservoir. Crazy to hike on the north side I can't imagine biking it. But I see the tracks. Take the red on the trail map seriously. Wonderful view of the canyon. Nice litle mile. Use Canyons at 63/62 on the map to get there. You have to cross a metal bridge at the end of the res. It has a redish gate. Looking forward to hooking up with the Canyons in the future and hiking it. Looking forward to saying hey to the bikers up there.

Review: I joined singletracks because many of the trails at Curt Gowdy are featured here. I can get great info about my hikes before I go. To all you who MB Curt Gowdy THANKS. Your efforts have made this an outstanding spot for day hikers as well. Every MBer I meet on the trail has been an awsome fellow lover of the out-of-doors. Nice to have you-all out on the trail too!

Review: Rode the Shoreline and Stone Temple trails. They are just awesome!!! Some nice features in the Temple trail; a few hike-a-bikes, but mostly rideable. Strongly recommend this; trails go from beginner to expert; 35 miles. Maps are great. $6 a day for non-residents.

Review: I love this trail system! the trails are nice and the scenery is great. There is also 'play areas' that are really fun. I definitely recommend curt gowdy.

Review: WOW! This trail network keeps getting bigger. Just rode (and hiked!) the new track around Crystal Springs Reservoir. Canyon trail will send most riders to their feed - beware. Great exposure and technical riding! This network now has a little of everything for everyone. Go get some!

Review: Just got to check out this area over the weekend. Wow, they are building trail like mad up there! There is enough trail to ride now that it takes a full weekend to explore it all. It is so great to ride trails that were built by bikers for bikers. This place has something for everybody. Technical riders will love El Alto, Skin and Bones, and Bone Collector, which have tons of rock, slick rock, and some pretty hairy drops. You will definitely be bashing the bike (and maybe some body parts) on those trails. Flow riders can get their thrills on Stone Temple. There are tons of twisty rocky trails all over the place, and the beginners can always cruise around on the miles of easier trails around and between the reservoirs. Definitely worth checking out. With the Crystal Reservoir loop completed (June, 2010) a big chunk of adventure riding has been added to the mix. The new loop has sections that practically hang over the water, and other sections that will drop you hundreds of feet if you make a wrong move. Good for adrenaline seekers and anyone who wants to get away from the more popular runs around the Aspen trailhead.

* Review edited 6/21/2010

Review: Great trail system with trails for everyone. Best singage of any trails I've ridden. If you like technical rock you'll love these trails. The trails shown on the map as "purposed" by Crystal Lake are now finished. They are mostly intermidate level with more of a X/C feel, and very scienic.

* Review edited 9/13/2009

Similar Trail: Happy Jack, Gooseberry Mesa(Utah)

Review: Trails for everyone. Can be used for speed training as well as an excursion with the family. There is even a section for the freeride crowd. Not a lot of traffic on the trail but also not empty. I grew up in the area (Cheyenne) and coming back after 20 years away....good to see how the area is growing with the bike crowd.

Review: It's actually a very tiny area, so you can easily hit all the good stuff in a day or less. At the furthest points from the TH, you're only 2 miles from your car as the Raven flies, not counting the one longer trail to Crystal Lake Res.. Don't expect long screaming descents, since there is only ~ 400' of elv. difference from the TH's to the high points. What you will find is a lot of isolation. When I got there at noon, I was the only car in the main TH lot and saw 8 deer, 1 coyote, and 4 other riders in the course of 2 1/2 hrs. Also expect a "free rider"/ rock roller paradise. The trail builders did an incredible job of designing, from the rocks up, a MTB'r "Playground". Tech features take precedence here, all built by MTB'rs for MTB'rs.

Review: A well-organized series of trails, from beginner to advanced/difficult. Trails are challenging if you ride for your ability; rocks, jumps, technical spots, blind corners, and everything in between. The lake has the beginner trails and are quite scenic. Looking forward to the addition of more trails in the years to come.

Similar Trail: Happy Jack Recreation Area

Review: This is a great trail network. There is outstanding variety among the trails, from easy cruisers to technical feasts with very cool rock moves. Top it all off with fantastic rock formations everywhere--you won't know whether to look at the trail or gawk at the scenery. I used to live in Cheyenne before the bike trails opened and I'm sorry I left. Now, I'll go back to visit as often as I can. The map available from the park gives accurate difficulty ratings, so pick what you think you can handle and go for it. The only drawback is the cool granite rock formations decompose into pea size gravel that can make some of the riding difficult. Still, that's only a very minor drawback given the quality of the trails available. Whoever laid these trails out did a fantastic job! Kudos to the state of Wyoming.

Similar Trail: Headquarters Trail Happy Jack Trail Network

Review: Trail A is a four mile loop that beckons mainly to intermediate riders, offering a modest degree of technical challenge throughout. In several locations, riders can choose to tackle obstacles in the trail or to bypass them via short alternative routes. Bonus opportunities for advanced riders wanting to hone their skills can be found at the so-called ‘Rock Gym’ and or at nearby Hardy’s Rock. Trail E is suitable for all types of riders, from beginners to expert, any of whom will enjoy the scenery along the peaceful canyon of Middle Crow Creek. A few technical spots challenge riders as they make their way to the trail’s western terminus at Hidden Falls, but these spots can easily be negotiated by dismounting and walking a few steps. Trail I may be one Curt Gowdy’s shortest designated trails, but it’s also the steepest. A prominent feature of this advanced-to-expert route is Fishtail Slab, which with a pitch exceeding 45 degrees, demands respect from even most hard-core rider. The short loop includes the spectacular Middle Crow Creek overlook. Trail J climbs Corkscrew Hill, which presents a great opportunity for intermediate riders looking to improve their singletrack climbing skills. It reaches a high point along the toe of the notorious Fishtail Slab of Trail I, and from this point, rides can head in either direction for a flowing and exhilarating downhill run Trail K, mostly flat, wide and smooth, appeals mainly to beginner and novice riders, as it meanders meanders along the shoreline of Granite Springs Reservoir for most of it's nearly three-mile length. The trail is a perfect venue for families with young children or those simply wanting to experience off-road bicycling for the first time. Trail L winds around and over the numerous granite outcroppings along the park’s western boundary. Intermediate and advanced riders alike will enjoy the many twists and turns as well as vistas of prominent rock formations including Stone Temple and the Chameleon. The trail’s highpoint connects to an alternate loop which features a series of steep slab climbs guaranteed to tax even the fittest rider’s legs and lungs.

Similar Trail: Aspen Loop, Death Crotch and Headquarters trails at nearby Pole Mountain

Review: As the previous review states, this trail network now consists of a variety of trails of varying difficulty, from easy rolling to "some trials skills will help" technical trails. With over 16 miles of trail, Curt Gowdy can now be a weekend destination. A plethora of camping exists, with lakes for fishing, the Hidden Falls, etc.

Similar Trail: Vedauwoo, Happy Jack

Review: More than 15 miles of new trail are now in place and ready to ride. Maps are posted at the trailhead and at trail junctions. Curt Gowdy offers a diverse network of trails for which ratings range from beginner to expert. Most of the trails were handbuilt with mountain bikers specifically in mind. (Think: IMBA's Joey Klein, one of the most well-regarded and experienced trail designers.) The system is so new that no trail names have officially been determined. The routes are temporarily designated by letter, with names to be assigned by 2008. Curt Gowdy State Park is punctuated by granite outcroppings ranging from boulder-size to enormous, and it is this preponderance of rock that defines the mountain biking experience. Intermediate riders should try Trail A, a four-mile loop that offers a modest degree of technical challenge, some of which can be bypassed by short alternative trails. More advanced riders will like Trail H, which offers numerous tight spots and rock hurdles, and experts will want to test their mettle on the large, steep granite slabs of the short but sick Trail I. Beginniners will enjoy the flat and smooth Trail K, which meanders along the shoreline of Granite Springs Reservoir for most of it's nearly three-mile length. Any type of rider is bound to enjoy the scenic qualities of Trail E, which leads up the peaceful canyon of Middle Crow Creek to Hidden Falls near the park's west boundary.

Similar Trail: Pole Mountain (Happy Jack) and Vedauwoo