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1.5 miles
Distance
115 ft
Climb
-99 ft
Descent
00:11:35
Avg time
14 ft
Altitude change
461 ft
Altitude min
535 ft
Altitude max
498 ft
Altitude start
512 ft
Altitude end
0.2%
Grade
-12.9%
Grade max
12.1%
Grade min
3,127 ft
Distance climb
2,913 ft
Distance down
1,434 ft
Distance flat
00:11:35
Avg time

Besh Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Nordic Ski
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Far North Bicentennial Park
    Anchorage, Alaska
  • Difficulty Rating
    Secondary Access Road/Trail Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Nordic Skiing heatmap [+]
    • 65 in Mountain Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
    • 60 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #400 in Nordic Skiing [+]
    • #166383 in Mountain Biking
    • #76633 in Trail Running
    • #115478 in Hiking
    • #14229 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #8 in Nordic Skiing · Alaska [+]
    • #360 in Mountain Biking
    • #407 in Trail Running
    • #640 in Hiking
    • #93 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Snow Grooming
    Classic / Skating
  • Bike Type
    XC, Gravel
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

In the winter, this trail is ski only (no dogs), one direction (counterclockwise), lighted, and groomed for classic and skate. In the summer the trail is multi-use and two-directional.

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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May 23, 2026 @ 9:25pm (America/Anchorage)
May 23, 2026
Dec 3, 2024 @ 11:15am
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Mar 20, 2024 @ 9:21am
Mar 20, 2024
 Sun exposure is creating inconsistent textures in the afternoon, skier beware! :D
Feb 17, 2024 @ 12:53am
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on May 23, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Besh Loop located?
      Besh Loop 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 61.14277, -149.74452.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Besh Loop?
      Besh Loop has 115 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 99 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 461 ft to 535 ft.
      ▼ Is Besh Loop a point to point trail?
      Yes, Besh Loop is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is Besh Loop?
      Besh Loop is 1.5 miles long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Besh Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Besh Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Besh Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Besh Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ski Besh Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ski Besh Loop. The trail is 1.5 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Besh Loop?
      Besh Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 3,266 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,320 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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