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Foxtail
- 0.3 mi
- round trip
- 272 ft
- climb
- Singletrack
- surface
- Out and back
- route
- May–Sep
- best months
Foxtail is a mountain biking route in Curt Gowdy State Park in Wyoming, managed by State Park and Recreation. It is a short out-and-back ride of about 0.6 miles, with a total climb of 272 feet and a high point of 7,419 feet. The route is rated moderate, and the steepest stretch comes early, at about 8% grade. Summer is the most comfortable time to ride. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show July highs around 81°F with lows near 52°F, while winter highs stay in the upper 30s. Sammy's Slide is about 0.1 mile away, and Hidden Falls and Pinball are each about 0.2 mile off. For climbing, Campjack Rocks is about 2 miles away.
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More in LaramieBest time to go · May–Sep
Best time to visit Foxtail
Best months: May–September. 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.
Jan
39° / 17°
4 wet
Feb
41° / 16°
4 wet
Mar
48° / 22°
5 wet
Apr
54° / 28°
7 wet
May
63° / 37°
9 wet
Jun
75° / 45°
9 wet
Jul
81° / 52°
9 wet
Aug
80° / 51°
8 wet
Sep
72° / 42°
7 wet
Oct
59° / 31°
5 wet
Nov
47° / 22°
4 wet
Dec
39° / 16°
4 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Hecla 1e, WY, 4.8 mi away at 6,690 ft. The station sits about 700 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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Hidden Falls
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Hidden Falls
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