Canyons Trail, Curt Gowdy State Park (WY)

Laramie County, Wyoming, United States

10.9 miles (17.5 km) · 1,443 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Canyons Trail, Curt Gowdy State Park (WY) is a 10.9-mile loop route in Laramie County, Wyoming, United States, gaining 1,394 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 2.1 miles gaining 348 feet at an average 2.3% grade. Approximately 77% of the route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with mixed terrain and finishes with a climb.

Route facts

Distance	10.9 mi (17.5 km)
Elevation gain	1,443 ft (440 m)
Average gain	133 ft per mile (25 m per km)
Longest climb	4.4 mi, 414 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	13.1%
Runnable	77% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	11.7 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	8%
Mild uphill	24%
Moderate uphill	20%
Steep uphill	1%
Mild downhill	28%
Moderate downhill	17%
Steep downhill	2%

Questions about Canyons Trail, Curt Gowdy State Park (WY)

How much elevation gain does Canyons Trail, Curt Gowdy State Park (WY) have?

Canyons Trail, Curt Gowdy State Park (WY) has 1,443 ft (440 m) of elevation gain over 10.9 miles (17.5 km). That averages 133 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Canyons Trail, Curt Gowdy State Park (WY)?

The difficulty score for Canyons Trail, Curt Gowdy State Park (WY) is 11.7 of 100. That is harder than 75.3% of routes at a similar distance. About 77% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Canyons Trail, Curt Gowdy State Park (WY)?

The longest climb on Canyons Trail, Curt Gowdy State Park (WY) runs 4.4 miles (7.0 km) and gains 414 ft (126 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 13.1%.