Wyoming · Mountain biking · Near Lander

Flowin' Johnny

0.7 mi
round trip
345 ft
climb
Singletrack
surface
Out and back
route
Jun, Aug–Oct
best months

Flowin' Johnny is an easy out-and-back mountain biking route on Bureau of Land Management land in the Lander Field Office of Wyoming. The ride covers about 1.3 miles and reaches a high point of 5,820 feet, with a total elevation gain of 345 feet and a loss of the same on the way back. The climb is short, and the steepest stretch comes early, at about 0.19 miles into the route, with a grade of 7 percent. Starting at roughly 5,695 feet, the trail reaches its highest point before descending back to the trailhead. Summer is the most comfortable time to ride. Typical July averages from a nearby weather station in Lander run to a high of 86°F and a low of 56°F, while June and September are milder, with highs near 77°F and 73°F. Several other mountain biking routes sit close by. Johnny Draw is about 0.2 miles away, Johnny On Top is about 0.8 miles away, and J-Line is about 0.9 miles away. For a change of pace, the Johnny Falls Trail is about 1.4 miles away.

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  • Best time to go · Jun, Aug–Oct

    Best time to visit Flowin' Johnny

    Best months: June and August–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      35° / 13°

      7 wet

    2. Feb

      37° / 16°

      8 wet

    3. Mar

      48° / 25°

      9 wet

    4. Apr

      55° / 31°

      12 wet

    5. May

      65° / 40°

      13 wet

    6. Jun

      77° / 48°

      8 wet

    7. Jul

      86° / 56°

      7 wet

    8. Aug

      85° / 55°

      7 wet

    9. Sep

      73° / 46°

      7 wet

    10. Oct

      58° / 33°

      8 wet

    11. Nov

      44° / 23°

      7 wet

    12. Dec

      34° / 14°

      7 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Lander 11 Sse, WY, 6.3 mi away at 5,773 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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