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1.8 miles
Distance
7 ft
Climb
-1,147 ft
Descent
00:40:02
Avg time
-1,142 ft
Altitude change
271 ft
Altitude min
1,421 ft
Altitude max
1,414 ft
Altitude start
272 ft
Altitude end
-12.3%
Grade
-33.1%
Grade max
6.8%
Grade min
210 ft
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
489 ft
Distance flat
00:40:02
Avg time

AB Downhill Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Skagway
    , Alaska
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 40 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #146035 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #224430 in E-Biking
    • #351897 in Trail Running
    • #143702 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #312 in Mountain Biking · Alaska [+]
    • #285 in E-Biking
    • #1,379 in Trail Running
    • #745 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Season
    April-October
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Rock Face

Super fun downhill ride. Mostly a hike-a-bike on the way up though you can ride some sections for sure. Fast flowing single-track with glacial slick rock sections mixed in. Lots of drops throughout with technical features that will challenge most riders. Keep an eye out for secret sections off of the main trail...

Access Info

Drive or pedal out the Dyea road. As soon as the road turns to dirt the trailhead is on the right. Small parking area on the left across from trailhead.

Tags
BermsDropsHike-a-bikeRock slabs

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 4 rides
  • 4 miles avg distance
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  • 8 rides
  • Last: Aug 2, 2026
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AB Downhill Trail Reports

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Aug 17, 2024 @ 1:19pm
Aug 17, 2024
 Great trail. Definitely not a double black. Pedalled up 50%. Ride around on most hard features.
Apr 15, 2024 @ 10:06am
Apr 15, 2024
 Pretty dry up to around 280m elevation on the trail. Still lots of muck and snow in the forest above that point. Very nice riding on all the...
Mar 24, 2024 @ 5:23pm
Mar 24, 2024
 Fairly dry to the top of the riders right MTB line, and snow covered above that. Snowcovered as of today from the mark on the photo.
Jun 23, 2023 @ 8:16am
Jun 23, 2023
 Get some
Apr 28, 2023 @ 9:20am
Apr 28, 2023
 From the fine folks at Sockeye Cycle: "I went hiking up the AB trail last Sunday and hit snow patches about a 1.5 miles up from the Dyea...
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on Aug 17, 2024
Dry
Avg: 4.44 (5 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      1 Review & Comments

      ASobieniak ASobieniak
      Fun, flowy, playful singletrack with lots of little drops and rock features. Taking the side routes is worth it, as they take you off the main hiking trail onto more bike-specific routes. I’d call this a blue trail with easy black features. Worth the push up!

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is AB Downhill located?
      AB Downhill is located in Skagway, Alaska, United States. It is part of the Skagway trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 59.48098, -135.31541.
      ▼ How hard is AB Downhill?
      AB Downhill is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 12.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for AB Downhill?
      AB Downhill has 7 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,147 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 271 ft to 1,421 ft.
      ▼ Is AB Downhill a point to point trail?
      AB Downhill is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is AB Downhill?
      AB Downhill is 1.8 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on AB Downhill?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on AB Downhill. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride AB Downhill?
      AB Downhill is best visited during: April-October.
      ▼ How do I access AB Downhill? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to AB Downhill are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride AB Downhill?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 40 minutes to ride AB Downhill. The trail is 1.8 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is AB Downhill?
      AB Downhill is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 65 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 89 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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