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1.3 miles
Distance
619 ft
Climb
-88 ft
Descent
00:38:30
Avg time
531 ft
Altitude change
238 ft
Altitude min
855 ft
Altitude max
265 ft
Altitude start
797 ft
Altitude end
7.9%
Grade
-56.6%
Grade max
37.9%
Grade min
4,928 ft
Distance climb
1,608 ft
Distance down
233 ft
Distance flat
00:38:30
Avg time

Abes Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Mountain Bike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Girdwood
    , Alaska
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (4 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #150698 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #18798 in Trail Running
    • #31651 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #323 in Mountain Biking · Alaska [+]
    • #101 in Trail Running
    • #222 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Season
    MAY - OCT
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Ladder Bridge, Skinny

Abe’s Trail (1.5 miles) Trail begins at junction with Beaver Pond Trail 0.5 miles from Trailhead on Crow Creek Road
next to bridge over California Creek. Rises through the forest to tree line. A fun technical decent but can be ridden up hill for a ways with hike-a-bike sections. Be careful as this is a hiking trail as well. This trail has several small drops, very steep runs, large roots and white knuckle corners that are mandatory; not recommended for beginner or lower intermediate riders. It is one of the best tech trails in Southcentral Alaska.

Access Info

From Alyeska Highway take a left on to Crow Creek Highway. You will pass the Double Musky and a few turn offs. The trail head is at California Creek.

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BridgesDropsHike-a-bikeSkinnies

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Abes Trail Reports

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Oct 2, 2024 @ 7:29pm
Oct 2, 2024
 Took advantage of the nice fall day and rode Abe’s. A few wet spots down low but overall in great condition, nice and grippy. Super fun.
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on Oct 2, 2024
Ideal
Avg: 4.24 (6 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Abes located?
      Abes is located in Girdwood, Alaska, United States. It is part of the Girdwood trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 60.97072, -149.14072.
      ▼ How hard is Abes?
      Abes is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 7.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Abes?
      Abes has 619 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 88 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 238 ft to 855 ft.
      ▼ Is Abes a point to point trail?
      Abes is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Abes?
      Abes is 1.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Abes?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Abes. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Abes?
      Abes is best visited during: MAY - OCT.
      ▼ How do I access Abes? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Abes are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Abes?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 39 minutes to ride Abes. The trail is 1.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Abes?
      Abes is a moderately popular trail. There have been 150 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 154 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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