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Avg Rating:	8 trail reviews
Status: Open updated 4/19/08 by dauw Closed Open Wet / Sketchy	Difficulty: Intermediate
Length: 16 miles	Global Rank: 348
Tread: Singletrack	Configuration: Loop
Ridden: 11	Wishlist: 11
Avg. Speed: 6.82 mph	Avg. Time: 1hr 26min
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reviewed by DLACHNIET on September 13, 2009

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)

  
reviewed by mtnspectre on June 19, 2009

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.

  
reviewed by swimswithtrout on November 4, 2008

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.

  
reviewed by Jakester on June 15, 2008

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

  
reviewed by skibum on May 30, 2008

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

  
reviewed by El_Gecko on April 9, 2008

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

  
reviewed by dauw on June 16, 2007

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

  
reviewed by BruceLee920 on June 15, 2007

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

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