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Wyoming · Mountain biking · Near Lander
G & T
- 0.9 mi
- round trip
- 273 ft
- climb
- Singletrack
- surface
- Out and back
- route
- May–Jun, Sep–Oct
- best months
G & T is a short, moderate mountain biking ride in western Wyoming, set on state land managed by the State Land Board. The route starts and ends at a low point of about 5,877 feet and climbs to a high point of about 6,128 feet over a total of 1.8 miles. The climb is front-loaded, with the steepest stretch coming early at about 12% grade, and the total gain is 273 feet round trip. Late spring and early fall are the most comfortable times to ride. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show June highs around 78°F and September highs around 75°F, with July the warmest month at about 88°F. Winters are cold, with January highs near 33°F. Two other mountain biking spots sit close by: Slick Rock is about half a mile away, and Cactus Patch Downhill is about 0.6 miles away. For climbing, Sandstone Buttress is about 5 miles off, and Sinks Canyon Campground is about 7 miles away.
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On your way back · 3 miIf it rains The Lander Pioneer Museum
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More in LanderBest time to go · May–Jun, Sep–Oct
Best time to visit G & T
Best months: May–June and September–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.
Jan
33° / 10°
4 wet
Feb
37° / 13°
5 wet
Mar
49° / 23°
6 wet
Apr
56° / 30°
8 wet
May
66° / 39°
9 wet
Jun
78° / 48°
6 wet
Jul
88° / 55°
5 wet
Aug
86° / 54°
5 wet
Sep
75° / 45°
6 wet
Oct
59° / 32°
6 wet
Nov
44° / 20°
5 wet
Dec
33° / 10°
4 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Lander Hunt Fld Ap, WY, 4.5 mi away at 5,592 ft. The station sits about 500 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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