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3,865 ft
Distance
84 ft
Climb
-25 ft
Descent
00:06:12
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
00:06:12
Avg time

Bearbottom Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Matanuska Greenbelt Trails
    Palmer, Alaska
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #82804 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #63472 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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

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  • 2 rides
  • 6 miles average
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  • 27 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 183 rides
  • Last: Jul 5, 2026
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Apr 6, 2025 @ 5:43pm
Apr 6, 2025
May 5, 2024 @ 11:58am
May 5, 2024
May 8, 2021 @ 12:25pm
May 8, 2021
 Several muddy spots
May 7, 2021 @ 11:53am
May 7, 2021
 Typical muddy spots.
Nov 7, 2019 @ 11:16pm
Nov 7, 2019
 Super tacky dirt makes for an excellent lap in either direction.
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Prevalent Mud
Avg: 3.84 (1 votes)
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        Directions to bearbottom-97640 trailhead (61.569550, -149.201300)

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        Nov 7, 2019 @ 11:15pm
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        Nov 7, 2019 @ 11:14pm
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        Nov 7, 2019 @ 11:14pm
        Nov 7, 2019

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        Bear Bottom (Matsu Greenbelt Trails)
        6:46 | 88 | May 28, 2019 , Palmer

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        Backcountry Bike and Ski Intermediate Kin-Win route
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        Little A Triathlon Bike Course
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        Little a triathlon bike course

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Bearbottom

        ▼ Where is Bearbottom located?
        Bearbottom 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 61.56955, -149.2013.
        ▼ How hard is Bearbottom?
        Bearbottom is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 1.571%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bearbottom?
        Bearbottom has 84 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 25 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 110 ft to 188 ft.
        ▼ Is Bearbottom a point to point trail?
        Bearbottom is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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