more stats
1,857 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-152 ft
Descent
00:02:09
Avg time
-148 ft
Altitude change
905 ft
Altitude min
1,053 ft
Altitude max
1,053 ft
Altitude start
905 ft
Altitude end
-7.986%
Grade
-22.405%
Grade max
5.917%
Grade min
156 ft
Distance climb
1,507 ft
Distance down
194 ft
Distance flat
00:02:09
Avg time

Equinox Upper Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Ester Dome - Happy Valley Trail
    Fairbanks, Alaska
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #65350 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #31109 in Trail Running
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Short connector, between St Patrick Rd and Ester Dome Rd, use...

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Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 26 miles average
6 Months
  • 4 rides
  • 16 miles avg distance
All
  • 11 rides
  • Last: Sep 19, 2026
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Equinox Upper Trail Reports

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Jul 30, 2024 @ 11:12am
Jul 30, 2024
 There was one tree across the trail, but we cleared it.
Sep 8, 2023 @ 7:43pm
Sep 8, 2023
 All the rain has made things a bit slick and muddy in spots
Jun 18, 2023 @ 10:15pm
Jun 18, 2023
 Fair amount of leaf litter on trail, otherwise it's 100% fine.
Aug 13, 2022 @ 12:05pm
Aug 13, 2022
 This part of the trail is in good shape.
Sep 11, 2020 @ 4:05pm
Sep 11, 2020
 Mildly rutted up from atv and other motorized traffic
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on Jul 30, 2024
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Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Equinox Upper located?
      Equinox Upper 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 64.89213, -147.98434.
      ▼ How hard is Equinox Upper?
      Equinox Upper is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 7.986%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Equinox Upper?
      Equinox Upper has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 152 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 905 ft to 1,053 ft.
      ▼ Is Equinox Upper a point to point trail?
      Equinox Upper is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Equinox Upper?
      Equinox Upper is 1,857 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Equinox Upper?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Equinox Upper. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Equinox Upper? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Equinox Upper are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Equinox Upper?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Equinox Upper. The trail is 1,857 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Equinox Upper?
      Equinox Upper is a very popular trail. There have been 86 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 86 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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