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5,037 ft
Distance
24 ft
Climb
-350 ft
Descent
00:04:36
Avg time
-326 ft
Altitude change
637 ft
Altitude min
974 ft
Altitude max
974 ft
Altitude start
648 ft
Altitude end
-6.481%
Grade
-27.43%
Grade max
16.228%
Grade min
656 ft
Distance climb
4,034 ft
Distance down
347 ft
Distance flat
00:04:36
Avg time

Gauer Power Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Hillside Park
    Anchorage, Alaska
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (3 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #55598 in Mountain Biking
  • State Ranking
    #131 in Mountain Biking · Alaska
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, DJ
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Season
    Year Round
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Gap Jump, Ladder Bridge, Rock Face

Looking for a mix of flowy berms, rhythm jumps, step downs, and rock gardens? This mixed terrain black diamond is the natural progression step between Jeff’s Whoop Whoop and Eh-Line and Dig Deep. Hone your skills by pumping and jumping your way through this mid paced flow trail. The trail is named after Project Lead Cody Gauer for his great work on the project. Cody, STA President Lee Bolling and STA Board Members first started crafting the vision for Hillside Phase 2 in the Spring of 2016. Seeing the potential hidden in the terrain, Cody and Lee embarked on two and a half years of planning, design, community engagement, and public process to bring this network to life. The finished product is the result of many design iterations and the dedicated work of Gravity Logic, Happy Trails, and the STA Board to make these trails a reality.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 142 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 1,025 rides
  • Last: Oct 2, 2026
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on Jun 14, 2026
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Avg: 3.61 (12 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Videos

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      'Ticket to Gauer' aka 'Shoresy's Run'
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      10:01 | 198 | Mar 28, 2026 , Anchorage
      Gauer Power
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      5:52 | 324 | May 28, 2025 , Anchorage
      Alaska: Living The Wild Life - An MTB Road Trip
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      18:13 | 212 | Feb 10, 2025 , Anchorage
      Gauer Power Anchorage hillside fat bike
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      4:33 | 532 | Feb 3, 2021 , Anchorage

      Trail Lists

      Routes with this trail

      81
      STA Trails Old and New
      7 miles • 1,067 ft • 13 • Loop •
      A fun 7 mile loop that integrates the fun downhill of Jeffs Whoop Whoop and Yellow Jacket with some fun...
      110
      Hillside Enduro Route
      6 miles • 796 ft • 18 • Loop •
      Nice quick Hillside route that maximizes descent for your climb. There's still the long climb up Queen Bee...
      55
      2021 Hillside Hustler #1
      ★ 5.0 • 5 miles • 761 ft • 4 • Loop • Race •
      2021 Hillside Hustler #1 Race Course Up Spencer Loop Backwards Left down Trench Trail Right on Gasline...
      3.4 ★★★★★
      12 Ratings
      5 ★ 25%
      4 ★ 17%
      3 ★ 42%
      2 ★ 8%
      1 ★ 8%

      5 Reviews & Comments

      maule-man maule-man
      This trail doesn’t necessarily have to be part of a loop. Once at the bottom you can carefully work your way down to spencer loop through ticket to ride and cut half way into Eh-Line. Shouldn’t pose a problem if you yield to other riders.
      mexicanbobcat
      Lovin' all these new trails in Anchorage, blessed to have MTB'ing moving in this direction up here. Haven't read the IMBA book, but this is trail is fairly pedestrian with mellow features. Closer to a green than black.
      Rebecca1712 Rebecca1712
      This is not a black by any means, it‘s super easy and definitely closer to Jeff‘s Whoop Whoop than Dig Deep

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Gauer Power located?
      Gauer Power is located in Hillside Park, Anchorage, Alaska, United States. It is part of the Hillside Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 61.1424, -149.71516.
      ▼ How hard is Gauer Power?
      Gauer Power is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 6.481%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Gauer Power?
      Gauer Power has 24 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 350 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 637 ft to 974 ft.
      ▼ Is Gauer Power a point to point trail?
      Yes, Gauer Power is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Gauer Power?
      Gauer Power is 5,037 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Gauer Power?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Gauer Power. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Gauer Power?
      Gauer Power is best visited during: Year Round.
      ▼ How do I access Gauer Power? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Gauer Power are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Gauer Power?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Gauer Power. The trail is 5,037 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Gauer Power?
      Gauer Power is a very popular trail. There have been 6,294 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 9,549 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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