more stats
262 ft
Distance
28 ft
Climb
00:00:39
Avg time
28 ft
Altitude change
589 ft
Altitude min
616 ft
Altitude max
589 ft
Altitude start
617 ft
Altitude end
10.5%
Grade
7.3%
Grade max
10.1%
Grade min
262 ft
Distance climb
00:00:39
Avg time

Bear Cutoff Details

  • Activities
    • Nordic Ski
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Far North Bicentennial Park
    Anchorage, Alaska
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Nordic Skiing heatmap [+]
    • 65 in Mountain Biking
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
    • 50 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #5345 in Nordic Skiing [+]
    • #236819 in Mountain Biking
    • #119089 in Trail Running
    • #111805 in Hiking
    • #14024 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #189 in Nordic Skiing · Alaska [+]
    • #546 in Mountain Biking
    • #549 in Trail Running
    • #628 in Hiking
    • #88 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Snow Grooming
    Classic / Skating
  • Bike Type
    XC, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

In the winter, this cutoff is ski only (no dogs) and groomed for classic and skate. In the summer the trail is multi-use.

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Bear Cutoff located?
      Bear Cutoff is located in Far North Bicentennial Park, Anchorage, Alaska, United States. It is part of the Far North Bicentennial Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 61.14748, -149.7347.
      ▼ How hard is Bear Cutoff?
      Bear Cutoff is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 10.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bear Cutoff?
      Bear Cutoff has 28 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 589 ft to 616 ft.
      ▼ Is Bear Cutoff a point to point trail?
      Bear Cutoff is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is Bear Cutoff?
      Bear Cutoff is 262 ft long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bear Cutoff?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Bear Cutoff. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Bear Cutoff? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bear Cutoff are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ski Bear Cutoff?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ski Bear Cutoff. The trail is 262 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Bear Cutoff?
      Bear Cutoff is a moderately popular trail. There have been 839 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,203 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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