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1.2 miles
Distance
95 ft
Climb
-212 ft
Descent
00:11:28
Avg time
-117 ft
Altitude change
952 ft
Altitude min
1,134 ft
Altitude max
1,134 ft
Altitude start
1,017 ft
Altitude end
-1.9%
Grade
-15.2%
Grade max
17.9%
Grade min
1,932 ft
Distance climb
3,406 ft
Distance down
906 ft
Distance flat
00:11:28
Avg time

Fiddlehead Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Government Peak Recreation Area (GPRA)
    Palmer, Alaska
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #178689 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #101578 in E-Biking
    • #126501 in Trail Running
    • #122267 in Hiking
    • #19189 in Adaptive Biking
  • State Ranking
    #406 in Mountain Biking · Alaska [+]
    • #65 in E-Biking
    • #574 in Trail Running
    • #662 in Hiking
    • #44 in Adaptive Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

This ride utilizes great new (2015) trails thanks to the Valley Mountain Bikers and Hikers group All two-way singletrack, with a few options from the start and a connecting trail in the middle. Great bermed corners make for great flow, and options to hit jumps or bike around them. The tread is mostly smooth dirt with a few rocks here and there Watch out for Moose!

Configured in a stacked loop system, the Government Peak Singletrack offers beginner and intermediate-level mountain bike trails and are designed in such a way as to allow new riders to progress in their skills the further up the mountain they go. From the old school mountain bike trails of the South Loop to the flowing curves and jump lines of the North Loop, the Government Peak Singletrack offers something for everyone!

Adaptive Bike Info
aMTB Blue Rating: Intermediate features and steeper terrain.

Narrow in a few sections, with deep mud on both sides of the single track. May or may not be navigable by wider bikes.

Tags
BermsFlowyJumps

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Fiddlehead Trail Reports

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Jul 24, 2025 @ 9:49am
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Oct 2, 2024 @ 12:56pm
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Jul 21, 2023 @ 1:47pm
Jul 21, 2023
 Gnarski & Hucks is a little greasy, but should dry up quick with sun! 100% ridable, just not dry on Thursday 7/20. The surrounding...
Jun 6, 2023 @ 8:37am
Jun 6, 2023
 Only 1 or 2 small sections with bad mud. Most of the trail was clear
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Fiddlehead located?
      Fiddlehead is located in Government Peak Recreation Area (GPRA), Palmer, Alaska, United States. It is part of the Government Peak Recreation Area (GPRA) trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 61.70686, -149.29386.
      ▼ How hard is Fiddlehead?
      Fiddlehead is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 1.9%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Fiddlehead?
      Fiddlehead has 95 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 212 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 952 ft to 1,134 ft.
      ▼ Is Fiddlehead a point to point trail?
      Fiddlehead is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Fiddlehead?
      Fiddlehead is 1.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Fiddlehead?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Fiddlehead. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Fiddlehead? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Fiddlehead are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Fiddlehead?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 11 minutes to ride Fiddlehead. The trail is 1.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Fiddlehead?
      Fiddlehead is a very popular trail. There have been 632 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 631 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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