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Happy Jack Recreation Area Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 105 Google reviews · Running trail in Laramie, Wyoming · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Happy Jack Recreation Area Trailhead's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Popular recreation area featuring mountain-biking paths, groomed trails and climbing locations.
What runners say about Happy Jack Recreation Area Trailhead
This was an awesome, butt kicking trail. We did 10.5 miles, by following various trails (some on purpose, some not...so watch out. Haha). We are from Oklahoma so the elevation kicked out butt, but I feel it is a good challenge for most.
Amazing place for cross country skiing. Snow is always great, well maintained trails, and give dollar parking fees. Bring your skis and enjoy the outdoors. I did, all winter long!!! My favorite place to come and have fun in wyoming, during cold months.
Had a fun time hiking with my daughter.... fair warning, pay attention to the markers on the trails, you can get turned around and lost easily.....a few miles away from where you parked. 😆
Terrific any time of the year. Sledding, cross country skiing, and fat biking in the winter, mountain biking and camping in the summer, and hiking anytime.
Trail conditions & character
“Please pick up after your dog if it's close to the trails.”
“We are from Oklahoma so the elevation kicked out butt, but I feel it is a good challenge for most.”
“It has restroom at the entrance before the trails and plenty of parking space.”
“It has restroom at the entrance before the trails and plenty of parking space.”
Plan your run at Happy Jack Recreation Area Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitefs.usda.gov
- Phone+1 307-745-2300
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