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1,511 ft
Distance
-284 ft
Descent
00:01:57
Avg time
-284 ft
Altitude change
404 ft
Altitude min
688 ft
Altitude max
688 ft
Altitude start
404 ft
Altitude end
-18.797%
Grade
-38.419%
Grade max
-7.158%
Grade min
1,479 ft
Distance down
32 ft
Distance flat
00:01:57
Avg time

Cheechako Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Alyeska Bike Park
    Girdwood, Alaska
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #115309 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
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  • 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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Cheechako is a 1,511 ft moderately popular green 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

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 15 miles average
6 Months
  • 5 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
All
  • 43 rides
  • Last: Sep 12, 2026
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Cheechako Trail Reports

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Sep 9, 2021 @ 11:10pm
Sep 9, 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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        Frequently Asked Questions

        ▼ Where is Cheechako located?
        Cheechako 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 60.96074, -149.10113.
        ▼ How hard is Cheechako?
        Cheechako is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 18.797%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Cheechako?
        The trail has 284 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 404 ft to 688 ft.
        ▼ Is Cheechako a point to point trail?
        Yes, Cheechako is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Cheechako?
        Cheechako is 1,511 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Cheechako?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Cheechako. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Cheechako?
        Cheechako is best visited during: Jun-Sep.
        ▼ How do I access Cheechako? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Cheechako are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Cheechako?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Cheechako. The trail is 1,511 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Cheechako?
        Cheechako is a moderately popular trail. There have been 430 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 656 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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