more stats
889 ft
Distance
-2 ft
Descent
172 ft
High Point
-4 ft
Altitude change
168 ft
Altitude min
172 ft
Altitude start
167 ft
Altitude end
-0.5%
Grade
-1.9%
Grade max
0.9%
Grade min
217 ft
Distance down
364 ft
Distance flat

Fool's Spring Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Russian Jack Springs Park
    Anchorage, Alaska
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 55 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 40 in Nordic Skiing
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #320373 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #47283 in Trail Running
    • #137132 in Hiking
    • #37075 in Snowshoeing
    • #11380 in Nordic Skiing
    • #47972 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #805 in Mountain Biking · Alaska [+]
    • #290 in Trail Running
    • #715 in Hiking
    • #595 in Snowshoeing
    • #315 in Nordic Skiing
    • #278 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Primitive
  • Snow Grooming
    Backcountry
  • Bike Type
    Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

North end is a clear path that becomes a social trail
muddy, bumpy, and overgrown in places in summer
User-packed in winter

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: Jul 13, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Fool's Spring located?
      Fool's Spring is located in Russian Jack Springs Park, Anchorage, Alaska, United States. It is part of the Russian Jack Springs Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 61.20341, -149.79044.
      ▼ How hard is Fool's Spring?
      Fool's Spring is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Fool's Spring?
      The trail has 2 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 168 ft to 172 ft.
      ▼ Is Fool's Spring a point to point trail?
      Fool's Spring is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is primitive.
      ▼ How long is Fool's Spring?
      Fool's Spring is 889 ft long. The trail type is primitive.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Fool's Spring?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Fool's Spring. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Fool's Spring? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Fool's Spring are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is Fool's Spring?
      Fool's Spring is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 18 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 19 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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