2.5 miles
Distance
299 ft
Climb
-297 ft
Descent
00:21:10
Avg time

Fireweed Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Government Peak Recreation Area (GPRA)
    Palmer, Alaska
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue rate
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
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  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Global Ranking
    #130088 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #22479 in E-Biking
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking

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!

Off the north end of the parking lot, go past the big sign and the singletrack starts to your left - it's well marked! The trail splits shortly after the start, left to the South loop and right to the North

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Fireweed multi-use trail trail
  • Altitude change
    2 ft
  • Altitude min
    1,098 ft
  • Altitude max
    1,358 ft
  • Altitude start
    1,138 ft
  • Altitude end
    1,142 ft
  • Grade max
    -21.4%
  • Grade min
    24%
  • Distance climb
    5,131 ft
  • Distance down
    1 mile
  • Distance flat
    2,274 ft
  • Avg time
    00:21:10
  • Avg reverse time
    00:22:18
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on Jun 24, 2024
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      Fireweed Trail Reports

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      Jun 24, 2024 @ 2:30pm
      Jun 24, 2024
      		 Hard-packed with patches of ice covered mud. Two separate trees down across trail.
      Dec 30, 2023 @ 2:38pm
      Dec 30, 2023
      		 Recent grooming and temps make good trails.
      Jun 8, 2023 @ 1:29pm
      Jun 8, 2023
      		 FANTASTIC! A couple little mud holes but 99% amazing.
      Jun 8, 2023 @ 2:08am
      Jun 8, 2023
      Sep 13, 2021 @ 6:06pm
      Sep 13, 2021
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