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  2. AK
  3. …Southcentral Alaska
  4. …Girdwood
  5. Alyeska Bike Park and Resort
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“This awesome trail offers great views of Alyeska Ski Resort and the surrounding mountains. ”

Tarek Sheira
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2.4

Miles

3.8

KM

Point to Point

2,231' 680 m

High

312' 95 m

Low

1,926' 587 m

Up

8' 2 m

Down

15%

Avg Grade (9°)

56%

Max Grade (29°)

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Open June to October.

Need to Know

The trail is open April through October, before the snow starts to cover the trail. When you get to the tram station, since you hiked to the top, you can ride the tram down to the bottom of the hill for free. There is food, drinks, and restrooms at the tram station at the top of the trail.

Description

This intermediate trail transitions between periods of steep climbing and gentle respite as it switchbacks its way up singletrack to the Upper Tram Terminal. As an added bonus, reaching the top rewards you with fantastic views of the surrounding area and a free tram ride down!

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Land Manager: Alyeska Resort

Shared By:

Tarek Sheira with improvements by David Hitchcock
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Trail Ratings

  4.5 from 6 votes

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in Alyeska Bike Park and Resort

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  4.5 from 6 votes
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in Alyeska Bike Park and…

#86

in Alaska

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The trail climbs steeply through fields of wildflowers, including fireweed.
Aug 17, 2019 near Girdwood, AK
The trail crosses a field on boards that gets wet due to snow melt throughout the summer.
Aug 17, 2019 near Girdwood, AK
As you climb up the trail, views of the mountains and glaciers start to come into view. Fireweed can be found along the trail, adding a big of color to the scenery.
Aug 17, 2019 near Girdwood, AK
Views of the Turnagain Arm get better and better as the trail climbs higher and higher.
Aug 17, 2019 near Girdwood, AK
The trail follows a fire road for a short distance, and then narrows and starts climbing more steeply.
Aug 17, 2019 near Girdwood, AK

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Aug 24, 2021
Michael Leddy
2h 18m
Jun 26, 2020
Adam Ziegler
Sep 13, 2019
Nick Beaton
Aug 6, 2019
David Hitchcock
Hike to the tram station on the hill. Steep inclines and steps at points in the trail. 2.5mi
Jul 3, 2019
Derek Wenth
Sunny and Hot, but worth every ounce of sweat. 2.4mi — 1h 28m
Jul 2, 2019
Farzaneh Foroodi
hike with Melina. beautiful trail, mostly unshaded. 2.4mi — 1h 50m
Jul 30, 2018
Valerie Reiter
We took the tram to the top and hiked down in the interest of time (also easier). Neat trail and stunning views all around. Loved it! 2.4mi
Jun 26, 2018
Holly Furman

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