Meadow Trail

Meadow Trail is a short, easy cross-country ski route in the Laramie Ranger District of Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest in Wyoming, about 0.1 mile from the starting point. The Forest Service manages the land. The trail is an out-and-back with a flat profile. The one-way climb is only 24 feet, so the round trip is about 30 feet. The route sits at roughly 8,680 feet, and the high point is 8,697 feet. The short length makes it an easy addition to a longer outing in the area. For the most comfortable skiing, aim for late fall or early spring. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Laramie show October highs around 56°F and November highs around 43°F, while January highs average about 33°F. Several other ski routes start close by, including the Upper UW Loop and Lower UW Trail, both about 0.1 mile away. Tie City Campground is about 0.4 mile off, and climbers can find Beehive Buttress about 1.6 miles away.