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3,865 ft
Distance
84 ft
Climb
-25 ft
Descent
00:05:44
Avg time
61 ft
Altitude change
110 ft
Altitude min
188 ft
Altitude max
127 ft
Altitude start
188 ft
Altitude end
1.571%
Grade
-5.072%
Grade max
14.053%
Grade min
1,335 ft
Distance climb
1,612 ft
Distance down
847 ft
Distance flat
00:05:44
Avg time
Bearbottom Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaMatanuska Greenbelt Trails
Palmer, Alaska -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity95 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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State Ranking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular In Reverse
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Dogs AllowedYes
A new, well-maintained singletrack with big bermed corners and several optional features to put some air under your tires This one is best ridden from east to west to take advantage of gravity and features.
From the south trailhead at Matanuska Lakes, head east and take Long Lake Loop around the east side of the lake, then right onto the Old Cat Trail and a quick left onto Bearberry Bluff.
Reference matanuska-greenbelt.org/tra... for their interactive trail map
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 1 rides
- 7 miles average
6 Months
- 47 rides
- 10 miles avg distance
All
- 203 rides
- Last: Oct 17, 2026
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Directions to bearbottom-97640 trailhead
(61.569550, -149.201300)
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May 28, 2019 , Palmer
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