Wyoming · Mountain biking · Near Laramie

Snow Day

0.7 mi
round trip
149 ft
climb
Singletrack
surface
Out and back
route
May–Sep
best months

Snow Day is an easy mountain biking route in Wyoming, set on state land managed by the State Land Board. The ride is short and low, with a total climb of about 150 feet over a 1.4-mile out-and-back course. It starts at a low point of about 7,354 feet and reaches a high of about 7,464 feet, and the steepest stretch comes within the first 0.2 miles, where the grade reaches about 8%. Summer is the most comfortable time to ride. Typical July averages from a nearby weather station in Laramie run to a high of 81°F and a low of 52°F, and June and September are close behind. Winter is cold, with typical January highs around 33°F. Several other spots sit within a short drive. Homeroom and Trail 6C are both about 0.3 miles away, and the Laramie Ranger District, a lake fishing area, is about 4.9 miles out. Tie City Campground, about 7 miles away, is the closest place to camp.

Around this trail

Add any of these when you start a trip
  • Sleep close

    KOA Kampground

    Campground

    Campground · 4.0 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Jersey Mike's Subs

    Fast food

    On your way back · 1 mi

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  • Best time to go · May–Sep

    Best time to visit Snow Day

    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.

    1. Jan

      33° / 12°

      7 wet

    2. Feb

      35° / 15°

      7 wet

    3. Mar

      44° / 21°

      8 wet

    4. Apr

      51° / 28°

      11 wet

    5. May

      60° / 36°

      12 wet

    6. Jun

      73° / 46°

      10 wet

    7. Jul

      81° / 52°

      11 wet

    8. Aug

      79° / 49°

      10 wet

    9. Sep

      72° / 43°

      8 wet

    10. Oct

      56° / 31°

      8 wet

    11. Nov

      43° / 23°

      7 wet

    12. Dec

      34° / 14°

      7 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Laramie 4se, WY, 2.2 mi away at 7,390 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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