An intense 2000ft. climb to the top of Jelm Mountain (9656 ft.), which houses the University of Wyoming observatory. Gravel road that can be loose and rocky with washouts. Great view of Laramie Basin and Laramie River valley. 5.5 miles up, 5.5 down. 1 hr up, 10 min. down.
Take HWY 230 West of Laramie, WY about 30 miles to HWY 10 at Woods Landing. Go south on HWY 10 a few miles to Jelm Mountain turnoff on left (BLM Rd 3429, WY Atlas and Gazetteer).
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