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      Cooper Landing trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has shared hundreds of photos from this region. Supported activity types include Hiking, Trail Running, Mountain Biking, Backcountry Skiing and Snowshoeing. Trails here are often flowy. Scenery includes creeks, lakes and views. Common trail features include creek crossings and bridges. Amenities include huts.
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      Region Status
      Caution as of Aug 9, 2026

      Stats

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      Trails (view details)
      36
      Trails Mountain Bike
      15
      Trails Gravel Bike
      1
      Trails Hike
      36
      Trails Trail Running
      36
      Trails Snowmobile
      2
      Trails Snowshoe
      7
      Trails Backcountry Ski
      8
      Total Distance
      166 miles
      Total Descent Distance
      60 miles
      Total Descent
      17,802 ft
      Total Vertical
      4,204 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      4,328 ft
      Reports
      102
      Photos
      147
      Completed Counter
      1,463

      Popular Cooper Landing Mountain Biking Trails

      • 100 ★ 4.2 • 10 miles • 1,765 ft • 289 •
      Devil's Creek starts at its namesake trailhead just off of the Seward Highway (Hwy 1). The trail starts with a slight downhill to a bridged creek crossing. Once across, plan on climbing for a good bit. The ascent starts somewhat mellow...
      • 90 ★ 4.5 • 23 miles • 2,917 ft • 255 •
      Great classic Alaska backcountry ride. Riding North to South(traditional route) has a mostly steady climb. Up 50 feet, down 20, up 50, down 20. Many steep semi-technical spots. Has a little bit of everything...loose shale, hero dirt,...
      • 80 ★ 4.4 • 37 miles • 2,947 ft • 199 •
      The trail connects Hope, AK to Cooper Landing, AK. It has amazing backcountry singletrack both above and below tree-line. There are several lakes, rivers, cabins, and tent-sites along the way. There is an option to cut short by going...
      • 95 ★ 4.5 • 6 miles • 1,053 ft • 182 •
      Starting from Crescent Lake trailhead, the Crescent Lake trail starts out in dense forest, rising steadily through a few switchbacks. As the initial climb tops out, the trail traverses across the toe of a slope and continues along a...
      • 60 ★ 4.5 • 21 miles • 1,584 ft • 97 •
      This is a technical ride with roots, rocks and stream crossings in abundance. The trail features bridges built by the US Forest Service and connects to two cabins on Upper Russian Lake. There are many short punchy climbs interspersed...
      • 70 ★ 0.0 • 1 mile • 234 ft • 60 •
      Popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 16 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 75 ★ 0.0 • 2 miles • 448 ft • 58 •
      Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 34 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 55 ★ 0.0 • 2,989 ft • 63 ft • 16 •
      Moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.

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      Recent Trail Reports

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      Devil's Creek Trail
      Aug 9, 2026 @ 8:27am (America/Anchorage)
      Aug 9, 2026
      WetMiddle bit is pretty overgrown.akskica
      Johnson Pass
      Aug 8, 2026 @ 5:17pm (America/Anchorage)
      Aug 8, 2026
      Variable1.5mi in from north end is good, then it...akskica
      Turnagain Pass Trail South (Under Construction)
      Jul 23, 2026 @ 8:51am (America/Anchorage)
      Jul 23, 2026
      VariableTrail has been cleared. Tread in decent...wolfdoodle5017
      Russian Lakes Trail
      Jul 4, 2026 @ 8:26pm (America/Anchorage)
      Jul 4, 2026
      Unknown Trail from snug harbor down to upper lake...dantepetri1
      Crescent Lake
      Jul 5, 2025 @ 8:39am
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      Bean Creek Trail
      Jun 10, 2024 @ 5:05pm
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      Resurrection Pass Trail
      Jun 10, 2024 @ 5:05pm
      Jun 10, 2024
      Ideal South end: trail was logged out from...dantepetri1

      Activity Feed

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      Sep 26, 2026 @ 10:52pm
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      Aug 23, 2026 @ 5:09pm
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      TreeCutterwishlisttrailactivity #102189798 and 1 more
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      TreeCutterriddentrailactivity #102189793 and 1 more
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      Recent Comments

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      Cameronx0gq0StrailResurrection Pass TrailWe did devils Creek trailhead two Hope Alaska...
      Aug 13, 2026 @ 5:16pm
      Aug 13, 2026
      wolfdoodle5017trailTurnagain Pass Trail South (Under Construction)Trail has been cleared. Tread in decent...
      Jul 23, 2026 @ 9:59am
      Jul 23, 2026
      striderathometrailResurrection Pass TrailAn ok trail. Quite steep with lots of roots...
      Jul 9, 2025 @ 3:56pm
      Jul 9, 2025
      StevenWirtanentrailJohnson PassBiked north to south on June 18th and 19th. I...
      Jun 25, 2025 @ 2:41pm
      Jun 25, 2025
      ChadwickMTBtrailJohnson PassThank you!
      Jun 10, 2025 @ 7:47pm
      Jun 10, 2025

      Local Badges


      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesactivity logs
      Mountain Bike15125 miles11,745 ft49 miles2,221 ft
      #2,505#91381012,236
      Gravel Bike15 miles131 ft2 miles177 ft
      #2,225#9818
      Hike36166 miles17,802 ft60 miles4,203 ft
      #644#57101970
      Trail Running36166 miles17,802 ft60 miles4,203 ft
      #1,368#610163
      Snowmobile213 miles1,486 ft5 miles1,946 ft
      22
      Snowshoe714 miles541 ft2 miles2,572 ft
      #1,176#15243
      Backcountry Ski818 miles1,634 ft4 miles2,733 ft
      #459#64532

      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Cooper Landing?
      The highest rated mountain biking trails in Cooper Landing are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by rating.
      ▼ Where can I park to ride in Cooper Landing?
      There are 27 parking locations listed in Cooper Landing. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
      ▼ What is the longest trail in Cooper Landing?
      The longest trail in Cooper Landing is Resurrection Pass Trail at 37.1 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Cooper Landing?
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Cooper Landing?
      ▼ How many trails are in Cooper Landing?
      Cooper Landing has a total of 36 trails. Of those, 15 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Cooper Landing to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation gain in Cooper Landing?
      The trail with the most elevation gain in Cooper Landing is Resurrection Pass Trail with 2,947 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation descent in Cooper Landing?
      The trail with the most elevation descent in Cooper Landing is Johnson Pass with 3,095 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
      ▼ What activities are most popular in Cooper Landing?
      Cooper Landing supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, Snowshoeing, Backcountry Skiing.
      ▼ What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Cooper Landing?
      The steepest mountain biking trail in Cooper Landing is Secondary Tincan Mountain Ski Trail with an average grade of 17.5%. View all trails sorted by grade.
      ▼ Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Cooper Landing?
      Yes, there are 1 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Cooper Landing. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
      ▼ Are the trails open in Cooper Landing?
      The overall region status for Cooper Landing is Minor Issue / Yellow. Out of 8 trails:
      • Clear / Green: 4
      • Minor Issue / Yellow: 2
      • Significant Issue / Amber: 2
      View the full trail status page for the latest updates.
      ▼ What is the highest summit in Cooper Landing?
      The highest summit in Cooper Landing is Cooper Mountain at 5,262 ft elevation.
      ▼ What are the most popular Strava Segments in Cooper Landing?
      The most popular Strava segments in Cooper Landing are:
      • Devils Creek Trail 305 Climb (973 athletes)
      • Devils Creek Trail 305 Climb (935 athletes)
      • Col de Lac (831 athletes)
      View all Strava segments in Cooper Landing.
      ▼ What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Cooper Landing?
      ▼ What are the best beginner ride trails in Cooper Landing?
      The best beginner mountain biking trails in Cooper Landing are: View all beginner mountain biking trails in Cooper Landing.
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