Trail Overview

This fun shortcut between Happy Jack Road and Eagle Rock Road in the Pole Mountain area of Medicine Bow National Forest between Laramie and Cheyenne includes a few short steep ups and downs. This route can be accessed directly off Happy Jack Road, but for the full experience, turn off Happy Jack at Caretakers and immediately turn left to catch the narrow two track that parallels Happy Jack.

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Difficulty

This is an undulating road consisting of mostly dirt and decomposed granite with a few bump rocks. Steep grades, earthen water diversions, and some eroded sections contribute to it's rating.

Technical Rating

Cody Helbert

Feb 07, 2026

Open

Kade S.

Jun 14, 2025

Open

Few water holes from heavy rain last week. Lots of people on side by sides.

Ryan C

Apr 16, 2025

Open

closed gate, might reopen in May. call for exact time.

mike haller

Nov 29, 2024

Open

heavily drifted snow. still passable with 4 wheel drive

Estela Matthews

Sep 29, 2024

Open

goobylu Phillips

Jun 02, 2024

Open

Keenen Ramsey

Apr 21, 2024

Open

Kay Inoue

Oct 02, 2023

Open

Jason Smith

Jul 04, 2023

Open

Jason Smith

Jun 06, 2023

Open