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1.0 mile
Distance
110 ft
Climb
-117 ft
Descent
00:09:57
Avg time
-7 ft
Altitude change
133 ft
Altitude min
227 ft
Altitude max
227 ft
Altitude start
220 ft
Altitude end
-0.131%
Grade
-20.958%
Grade max
13.277%
Grade min
2,838 ft
Distance climb
1,923 ft
Distance down
767 ft
Distance flat
00:09:57
Avg time

Bearberry Bluff Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Matanuska Greenbelt Trails
    Palmer, Alaska
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #85192 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #64443 in Trail Running
    • #63471 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

The Bearberry Bluff Trail is one of the new sustainable singletrack trails in Greenbelt Central part of Matanuska Greenbelt. This trail was well-engineered and drains water well during/after heavy rainfall. Like many trails in the forested area, views are somewhat minimal, but they are nice forested trails. You'll be shaded along the whole route, and the minimal elevation change makes this a relaxing route.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Aug 13, 2026
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May 2, 2025 @ 12:56pm
May 2, 2025
 Super sloppy mud on parts of the trail. It’s enough to warrant staying off until the whole system drys up
Apr 6, 2025 @ 5:43pm
Apr 6, 2025
Jul 20, 2024 @ 7:19am
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May 18, 2024 @ 5:41am
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Jun 23, 2021 @ 6:47pm
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Prevalent Mud
Avg: 3.84 (1 votes)
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        Directions to bearberry-bluff trailhead (61.569800, -149.208280)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Bearberry Bluff

        ▼ Where is Bearberry Bluff located?
        Bearberry Bluff is located in Matanuska Greenbelt Trails, Palmer, Alaska, United States. It is part of the Matanuska Greenbelt Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 61.5698, -149.20828.
        ▼ How hard is Bearberry Bluff?
        Bearberry Bluff is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.131%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bearberry Bluff?
        Bearberry Bluff has 110 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 117 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 133 ft to 227 ft.
        ▼ Is Bearberry Bluff a point to point trail?
        Bearberry Bluff is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Bearberry Bluff?
        Bearberry Bluff is 1.0 mile long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bearberry Bluff?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Bearberry Bluff. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Bearberry Bluff?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Bearberry Bluff are:
        • July (8 activities)
        • May (8 activities)
        • October (4 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Bearberry Bluff? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bearberry Bluff are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Bearberry Bluff?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Bearberry Bluff. The trail is 1.0 mile long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Bearberry Bluff?
        Bearberry Bluff is a very popular trail. There have been 261 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 240 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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