more stats
1,286 ft
Distance
84 ft
Climb
00:03:03
Avg time
86 ft
Altitude change
770 ft
Altitude min
857 ft
Altitude max
770 ft
Altitude start
856 ft
Altitude end
6.7%
Grade
1.2%
Grade max
20.1%
Grade min
1,257 ft
Distance climb
3 ft
Distance flat
00:03:03
Avg time

Equinox Lower Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
    • 100 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #44056 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #151153 in E-Biking
    • #54570 in Trail Running
    • #115912 in Hiking
    • #968 in Snowshoeing
    • #11519 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #98 in Mountain Biking · Alaska [+]
    • #142 in E-Biking
    • #315 in Trail Running
    • #641 in Hiking
    • #12 in Snowshoeing
    • #112 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Snow Grooming
    Groomed Smooth
  • Bike Type
    XC, Fat
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Short connector, between St Patrick Rd and Ester Dome Rd. Also used as access for the Ester Dome Singletrack Trails

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Family friendly

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  • 14 miles avg distance
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Equinox Lower Trail Reports

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Sep 8, 2023 @ 7:43pm
Sep 8, 2023
All the rain has made things a bit slick and muddy in spots
Jun 18, 2023 @ 10:14pm
Jun 18, 2023
Still some mud in the low spots, easily ridden through or even around without leaving the trail bed.
May 26, 2023 @ 3:48am
May 26, 2023
Mud at bottom of trail
Sep 6, 2022 @ 7:07pm
Sep 6, 2022
Great shape!
Aug 13, 2022 @ 12:05pm
Aug 13, 2022
This part of the trail is in good shape.
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on Sep 8, 2023
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Avg: 3.99 (2 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Equinox Lower located?
      Equinox Lower is located in Ester Dome - Happy Valley Trail, Fairbanks, Alaska, United States. It is part of the Ester Dome - Happy Valley Trail trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 64.88934, -147.97009.
      ▼ How hard is Equinox Lower?
      Equinox Lower is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 6.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Equinox Lower?
      Equinox Lower has 84 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 770 ft to 857 ft.
      ▼ How long is Equinox Lower?
      Equinox Lower is 1,286 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Equinox Lower?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Equinox Lower. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Equinox Lower? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Equinox Lower are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Equinox Lower?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Equinox Lower. The trail is 1,286 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Equinox Lower?
      Equinox Lower is a very popular trail. There have been 425 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 681 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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