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      Region Status
      Caution as of 2 days

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      7
      Trails Mountain Bike
      7
      Trails Gravel Bike
      1
      Trails Hike
      7
      Trails Trail Running
      7
      Total Distance
      29 miles
      Total Descent Distance
      11 miles
      Total Descent
      6,355 ft
      Total Vertical
      2,928 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      3,390 ft
      Reports
      41
      Photos
      8
      Completed Counter
      225

      Popular Moose Pass Mountain Biking Trails

      100 4.0 1 mile 110 ft 61
      Accessing the INHT, this trail is super fun! Pretty flowy, mostly uphill.
      90 0.0 4,255 ft 147 ft 50
      A flat and smooth trail, this section of singletrack accesses the INHT to Falls Creek as well as the Ptarmigan Lake trail. It's fast, flowy, and rides super fun for how mellow it is.
      75 3.0 12 miles 2,846 ft 11
      Grant Creek - Vaught Lake - Falls Creek - Ptarmigan Creek - Victor Creek - Snow River. Ptarmigan/Victor Creek Bridges were opened in 2025. Grant Creek Bridge is scheduled for 2027. All a part of the Southern Trek Iditarod National...
      60 0.0 9 miles 2,992 ft 6 hike
      Trail info here:
      45 5.0 3 miles 681 ft 3 hike
      At 7ish miles round trip, and about 2 hours (including time to chill at the lake), is a great short(er) mountain bike ride that delivers exciting trail, beautiful views, and a nice change from the standard Kenai mix of trails! It’s a...
      5 0.0 3 miles 672 ft 1 hike
      Less popular blue difficulty singletrack. This hike primary trail.
      5 0.0 1 mile 552 ft
      Summer only trail - Avalanche danger in winter.

      Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

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      • 1 rides

      Moose Pass Mountain Bike Routes

      1.0 23 miles 2,896 ft 1 Point to Point

      Photos of Moose Pass Mountain Bike

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      Jun 12, 2022 @ 12:34pm
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      Jun 12, 2022 @ 12:34pm
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      Jun 12, 2022 @ 12:34pm
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      Jun 11, 2025 @ 3:58pm
      Jun 11, 2025

      Current Trail Warnings

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      Moose Pass Trail - Iditarod NHT
      Aug 27, 2026 @ 7:24pm (America/Anchorage)
      Aug 27, 2026
      Unknownrm7freeriderNew section has extreme sustained steep...

      Recent Trail Reports

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      Summit Creek Trail
      Aug 9, 2026 @ 8:27am (America/Anchorage)
      Aug 9, 2026
      VariableTrail is excellent in the alpine areas....akskica
      Vagt Lake
      Jun 19, 2024 @ 2:22pm
      Jun 19, 2024
      Idealceqinak
      Ptarmigan Creek
      Jun 19, 2024 @ 2:22pm
      Jun 19, 2024
      Idealceqinak

      Activity Feed

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      dantepetri1addphotoactivity #103491235 and 2 more
      Sep 10, 2026 @ 11:34am
      Sep 10, 2026
      rm7freeriderriddentrailactivity #102894455
      Sep 2, 2026 @ 8:06am
      Sep 2, 2026
      rm7freerideraddreportactivity #102492968
      Aug 27, 2026 @ 8:24pm
      Aug 27, 2026
      rm7freeridervotetrailactivity #102492871
      Aug 27, 2026 @ 8:21pm
      Aug 27, 2026
      WinstonZyPOGFwishlistrouteactivity #101681047
      Aug 16, 2026 @ 10:24pm
      Aug 16, 2026

      Recent Comments

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      bmead66trailMoose Pass Trail - Iditarod NHTNew section is wide packed rock. While not an...
      Jun 27, 2026 @ 10:37am
      Jun 27, 2026
      Tula2trailPtarmigan LakeThis is a moderate hike. Biking it would be...
      Jun 10, 2025 @ 6:46pm
      Jun 10, 2025
      rm7freeridertrailSummit Creek TrailThis GPX is not correct. Trail starts at the...
      Jul 9, 2022 @ 7:53pm
      Jul 9, 2022

      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesactivity logs
      Mountain Bike729 miles6,355 ft11 miles2,930 ft
      #8,496#2,7167411480
      Gravel Bike14,255 ft82 ft1,047 ft75 ft
      #2,220#9764
      Hike729 miles6,355 ft11 miles2,930 ft
      #7,501#2,628120156
      Trail Running729 miles6,355 ft11 miles2,930 ft
      #7,213#2,383185

      Frequently Asked Questions

      What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Moose Pass?
      Where can I park to ride in Moose Pass?
      There are 3 parking locations listed in Moose Pass. 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 Moose Pass?
      The longest trail in Moose Pass is Moose Pass Trail - Iditarod NHT at 11.8 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
      What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Moose Pass?
      What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Moose Pass?
      How many trails are in Moose Pass?
      Moose Pass has a total of 7 trails. Browse top mountain biking trails in Moose Pass to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
      Which trail has the most elevation gain in Moose Pass?
      The trail with the most elevation gain in Moose Pass is Summit Creek Trail with 2,992 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
      Which trail has the most elevation descent in Moose Pass?
      The trail with the most elevation descent in Moose Pass is Moose Pass Trail - Iditarod NHT with 2,798 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
      What activities are most popular in Moose Pass?
      Moose Pass supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
      What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Moose Pass?
      The steepest mountain biking trail in Moose Pass is Victor Creek Trail with an average grade of 7.1%. View all trails sorted by grade.
      Are the trails open in Moose Pass?
      The overall region status for Moose Pass is Minor Issue / Yellow. Out of 4 trails:
      • Clear / Green: 2
      • Minor Issue / Yellow: 1
      • Significant Issue / Amber: 1
      View the full trail status page for the latest updates.
      What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Moose Pass?
      The most popular mountain biking routes in Moose Pass are: View all mountain biking routes in Moose Pass.
      What is the highest summit in Moose Pass?
      The highest summit in Moose Pass is Isthmus Peak at 6,463 ft elevation.
      What are the most popular Strava Segments in Moose Pass?
      The most popular Strava segments in Moose Pass are:
      • Vagt Lake to Seward Hwy (139 athletes)
      • Summit Creek final descent (32 athletes)
      • Summit Creek Trail Res to Road (24 athletes)
      View all Strava segments in Moose Pass.
      What are the best beginner ride trails in Moose Pass?
      The best beginner mountain biking trails in Moose Pass are: View all beginner mountain biking trails in Moose Pass.
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