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2,241 ft
Distance
36 ft
Climb
-32 ft
Descent
00:03:31
Avg time
4 ft
Altitude change
222 ft
Altitude min
249 ft
Altitude max
222 ft
Altitude start
226 ft
Altitude end
0.2%
Grade
-8.6%
Grade max
8.8%
Grade min
971 ft
Distance climb
935 ft
Distance down
308 ft
Distance flat
00:03:31
Avg time

Appendix Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Nordic Ski
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Beach Lake Ski Trails
    Chugiak-Eagle River, Alaska
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Nordic Skiing [+]
    • 5 in Mountain Biking
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • eBike Allowed
  • Lighting
    Yes
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Appendix Loop is a 2,241 ft popular doubletrack trail located near Chugiak-Eagle River Alaska. This nordic ski primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Apr 4, 2026 @ 9:28am (America/Anchorage)
Apr 4, 2026
Best groom ever
Mar 14, 2026 @ 1:15pm (America/Anchorage)
Mar 14, 2026
Stiff, quick groom. Great skiing! Moose on the trail.
Feb 10, 2024 @ 12:12am
Feb 10, 2024
Some debris, warm temps likely to glaze the surface a bit
Mar 4, 2023 @ 10:24pm
Mar 4, 2023
Feb 17, 2023 @ 4:11pm
Feb 17, 2023
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        This trails GPS track was originally sourced from OpenStreetMap and will always be available for download in OSM Format.

        Frequently Asked Questions About Appendix Loop

        Where is Appendix Loop located?
        Appendix Loop is located in Beach Lake Ski Trails, Chugiak-Eagle River, Alaska, United States. It is part of the Beach Lake Ski Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 61.37279, -149.55099.
        What is the elevation gain for Appendix Loop?
        Appendix Loop has 36 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 32 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 222 ft to 249 ft.
        Is Appendix Loop a point to point trail?
        Appendix Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
        How long is Appendix Loop?
        Appendix Loop is 2,241 ft long. The trail type is doubletrack.

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