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4,757 ft
Distance
6 ft
Climb
-420 ft
Descent
00:05:30
Avg time
-414 ft
Altitude change
510 ft
Altitude min
924 ft
Altitude max
924 ft
Altitude start
512 ft
Altitude end
-8.7%
Grade
-27.5%
Grade max
4%
Grade min
285 ft
Distance climb
4,229 ft
Distance down
115 ft
Distance flat
00:05:30
Avg time

Dig Deep Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Hillside Park
    Anchorage, Alaska
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #7720 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, DJ
  • Season
    Year Round
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop

Rocks, Roots, Jumps, and Drops pepper this fast paced, challenging technical black diamond trail. With mandatory features throughout, this trail will test your speed, flow, and technical prowess. This techy test snakes along the hillside below Spencer’s loop and uniquely blends old school tech with new school flow. Dig Deep was named in recognition of the hundreds of volunteers that came out and poured countless hours into this 100% hand dug trail. Slashing through deep vegetation, excavating huge amounts of organics, and shaping the entire trail by hand, this trail represents the first hand dug mountain bike specific trail constructed in Anchorage in 10 years. Over 300 volunteers donated their time and strong backs to make this happen and the results are fantastic

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 42 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 323 rides
  • Last: Aug 6, 2026
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Jul 1, 2026 @ 10:09pm (America/Anchorage)
Jul 1, 2026
 Upper is in great shape, lower half could really use a weedwhacker! There are stretches where it’s hard to see the trail surface while riding.
May 31, 2026 @ 6:48pm (America/Anchorage)
May 31, 2026
May 19, 2026 @ 11:43pm (America/Anchorage)
May 20, 2026
Closed
Jun 13, 2025 @ 5:28pm
Jun 13, 2025
Apr 28, 2025 @ 12:12pm
Apr 28, 2025
 Closed for muddy conditions
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on Jul 1, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.54 (19 votes)
Your vote: 0

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        Directions to dig-deep trailhead (61.144020, -149.714810)

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        5:44 | 179 | Jun 2, 2025 , Anchorage
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        18:13 | 96 | Feb 10, 2025 , Anchorage
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        6:09 | 940 | Jun 17, 2020 , Anchorage
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Dig Deep

        ▼ Where is Dig Deep located?
        Dig Deep is located in Hillside Park, Anchorage, Alaska, United States. It is part of the Hillside Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 61.14402, -149.71481.
        ▼ How hard is Dig Deep?
        Dig Deep is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 8.7%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Dig Deep?
        Dig Deep has 6 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 420 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 510 ft to 924 ft.
        ▼ How long is Dig Deep?
        Dig Deep is 4,757 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Dig Deep?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Dig Deep. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Dig Deep?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Dig Deep are:
        • June (57 activities)
        • August (34 activities)
        • July (32 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Dig Deep? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Dig Deep are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Dig Deep?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Dig Deep. The trail is 4,757 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Dig Deep?
        Dig Deep is a very popular trail. There have been 2,325 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,572 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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