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Pilot Hill access
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NEW trail names:
| Trail Number | Name | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Doctors Orders | Honoring the late Dr. Charlie Stebner, local runner, advocate for outdoor recreation. Pedestrian only / UA. (Hughes Foundation) |
| 2 | Prairie Delight | Nod to the Albany County Commission and Community’s love for this prairie landscape. Pedestrian only. (Hughes Foundation) |
| 3 | Taking a Risk | Nod to Wayne and Molly Hughes for their vision and foundational investment. Pedestrian only. (Hughes Foundation) |
| 4 | Powerline Rd | Roads remain consistent with the names on public maps. |
| 5 | Janey’s Trail | Honoring donor John Evans, and in memory of the late Janey Hampton Evans. Pedestrian only, UA. |
| 6B | Recess | In Schoolyard section. Consistent with school theme. |
| 6C | Pop Quiz | In Schoolyard section. Consistent with school theme. |
| 7, 17, 18 | Old Rock Quarry RD | Roads remain consistent with the names on public maps |
| 10 | Jackalope | Nod to local running club and mythical Wyoming creature. |
| 13 | Recharge | Nod to the Casper Aquifer; trail is one that recharges your spirit. |
| 19 | Bonsai | Prominent tree on this trail resembles a bonsai tree. |
| 20 | Laradise | Outstanding Laramie views; Nod to Laramie community |
| 21 | Hole in the Wall | Trail to a shallow cave in a limestone ridge. Nod to Butch Cassidy. |
| 22 | Vagabond | Trail wanders across the property. |
| 23 | Twist and Shout | Downhill MTB only with a lot of berms, twists and if fun to ride. |
| 24 | Wooly Way | Nod to the sheep herding history and Warren Livestock. |
| 26 | Headwind | Nod to exposed nature of the area east-west route, often windy. |
| 27 | Limestone Cowboy | Trail features a lot of rolling (bucking) hills and limestone block walls, travels along the south edge of the quarry. |
| 29 | Speedgoat | Common place to see Pronghorn; Nod to local MTB Team. |
| 31 | Air Mail | Nod to the history of Pilot Hill name and historic air mail service |
| 40 | Pronghorn Passage | Nod to the resident wildlife and famous WY pronghorn passage |
| 41 | Bonanza | Nod to the beauty of this trail and western history |
| 42 | Brown and Gold | Nod to UW and their role in helping to make this place possible. |
| 43 | Fly By | Nod to the history of Pilot Hill and historical air mail service. |
| PBJ re-route | Launchables | In Schoolyard section; Consistent with school theme and named by the community. |
| Boulder Connector | Hall Pass | In Schoolyard section. Consistent with school themes. |
| Scenic Loop | Scenic Loop | Highest point on property. Commonly used name. |
| Top to Bottom | Gem City | Nod to Laramie’s history; first town with electric lights in WY, name awarded in the 1870’s |
2026 Fall Happenings:
Trail Maintenance: We will be working on the Willett Drive Connector trail in late October and early November, modifying the route to more sustainable grades and adding some much needed (drainage) grade reversals. Please respect the trail closed signs while the work is being completed, and once open, note that the reversals will be built to withstand our upcoming winter weather (wind), so please take it slowly the first few times you ride the trail. As users ride and run over these dirt berms, they will pack down. We will also mark some areas for rehab. Please help nature heal the old portions of trail that we have closed for reclamation by following the newly designated route.
PLEASE be vigilant over the winter about picking up dog waste to help protect our sensitive Casper aquifer recharge area.
Photo credit: Robert Kirkwood