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Description: An intense 2000ft. climb to the top of Jelm Mountain (9656 ft.), which houses the University of Wyoming observatory. Gravel road that can be loose and rocky with washouts. Great view of Laramie Basin and Laramie River valley. 5.5 miles up, 5.5 down. 1 hr up, 10 min. down.
Road was damp, packed, and reasonably smooth (4/30/06). Lung burner on the way up, road burner on the way down. I made it about 3 miles up before lightening and hail kept me from reaching the top, but both helped me reach @35 mph on the way down. The ride down is worth the ride up. Or, find a way to shuttle to the top. I will return and summit!