more stats
259 ft
Distance
-20 ft
Descent
222 ft
High Point
-20 ft
Altitude change
202 ft
Altitude min
222 ft
Altitude start
203 ft
Altitude end
-7.8%
Grade
-15.7%
Grade max
-4.8%
Grade min
259 ft
Distance down

Bootlegger Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Russian Jack Springs Park
    Anchorage, Alaska
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Nordic Skiing
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Rock Garden

Old school tech trail that received some love by Alaska Trails. Easy to go too fast and explode.

Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 4 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 17 rides
  • Last: Sep 3, 2026
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Bootlegger Trail Reports

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Sep 21, 2024 @ 8:16pm
Sep 21, 2024
 Tree down over trail before intersection. Will cut it Monday.
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on Sep 21, 2024
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Avg: 4.32 (3 votes)
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      wolfdoodle5017 wolfdoodle5017
      A new alt entrance added on 7-22-2026. A step down drop off a rock. Have fun.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Bootlegger located?
      Bootlegger is located in Russian Jack Springs Park, Anchorage, Alaska, United States. It is part of the Russian Jack Springs Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 61.21093, -149.78483.
      ▼ How hard is Bootlegger?
      Bootlegger is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 7.8%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bootlegger?
      The trail has 20 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 202 ft to 222 ft.
      ▼ Is Bootlegger a point to point trail?
      Yes, Bootlegger is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Bootlegger?
      Bootlegger is 259 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bootlegger?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Bootlegger. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Bootlegger? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bootlegger are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is Bootlegger?
      Bootlegger is a moderately popular trail. There have been 47 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 47 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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