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1,736 ft
Distance
-294 ft
Descent
00:01:24
Avg time
-294 ft
Altitude change
367 ft
Altitude min
661 ft
Altitude max
661 ft
Altitude start
367 ft
Altitude end
-16.9%
Grade
-45.1%
Grade max
-4.5%
Grade min
1,736 ft
Distance down
00:01:24
Avg time

Big Spruce Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Alyeska Bike Park
    Girdwood, Alaska
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #114316 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    Jun-Sep
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Jump
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Alyeska Bike Park

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AI Generated Description

Big Spruce is a 1,736 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Girdwood Alaska. This mountain bike only trail can be used downhill only and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 0 ft green climb. It features berm and jump. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.

Access Info

Bear Cub Quad

Bike Park

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 7 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
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  • 68 rides
  • Last: Sep 13, 2026
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Big Spruce Trail Reports

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Sep 9, 2021 @ 11:09pm
Sep 9, 2021
Jul 25, 2021 @ 4:53pm
Jul 25, 2021
Jul 6, 2020 @ 4:11pm
Jul 6, 2020
 Lower Mountain open as of July 3
Dec 17, 2019 @ 7:37pm
Dec 17, 2019
 Bike Park closed for the season, see you in 2020! :)
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on Sep 9, 2021
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Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
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      Directions to big-spruce trailhead (60.960809, -149.100995)
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      0:56 | 155 | Aug 4, 2019 , Girdwood
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      1 Review & Comments

      nofunstravaguy nofunstravaguy
      Lol, one of the best trails on the mountain! Nice big jumps, some good flow too.

      Though, seems like they didn't finish turning large piles of gravel into completely smooth lips and landing - they're a little haphazard.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Big Spruce located?
      Big Spruce is located in Alyeska Bike Park, Girdwood, Alaska, United States. It is part of the Alyeska Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 60.96081, -149.101.
      ▼ How hard is Big Spruce?
      Big Spruce is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 16.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Big Spruce?
      The trail has 294 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 367 ft to 661 ft.
      ▼ Is Big Spruce a point to point trail?
      Yes, Big Spruce is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Big Spruce?
      Big Spruce is 1,736 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Big Spruce?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Big Spruce. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Big Spruce?
      Big Spruce is best visited during: Jun-Sep.
      ▼ How do I access Big Spruce? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Big Spruce are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Big Spruce?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Big Spruce. The trail is 1,736 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Big Spruce?
      Big Spruce is a very popular trail. There have been 616 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,198 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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