Happy Jack Recreation Area

Found off of exit 323 on I-80 east of Laramie, Happy Jack is a wonderful area for hiking, camping, mountain biking, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and even home to trails for horseback riding. Interlacing trails range from .4 miles to 3 miles with enough space to spend a few days enjoying nature.

Winter skiing and summer hiking trails are available on this summit loop. Also very popular for mountain biking. Trails connect to Tie City and the Old Happy Jack Road. If you continue pass the trailhead there is Yellow Pine Campground and horse corrals. In the winter it is popular for sledding. 

Access from the Summit Visitor Center on I-80 to Happy Jack Road.

Directions: From Laramie, take Interstate 80 east 9.5 miles to WY 210 (Exit 323). Turn onto Exit 323 and go left at stop sign onto WY 210/ Happy Jack Rd, then 1 mile to Happy Jack Recreation Area sign.
  • Suitable Activities: Biking, Hiking, Nordic Skiing, Scrambling, Snowshoeing, Trail Running
  • Seasons: Year-round
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  • Avalanche Terrain Rating Simple
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