more stats
3,068 ft
Distance
72 ft
Climb
-115 ft
Descent
00:04:17
Avg time
-45 ft
Altitude change
103 ft
Altitude min
212 ft
Altitude max
212 ft
Altitude start
167 ft
Altitude end
-1.5%
Grade
-20.5%
Grade max
24.4%
Grade min
928 ft
Distance climb
1,654 ft
Distance down
486 ft
Distance flat
00:04:17
Avg time

Hanging Chad Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Kincaid Park
    Anchorage, Alaska
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 40 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #43540 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #155615 in Trail Running
    • #121668 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #96 in Mountain Biking · Alaska [+]
    • #651 in Trail Running
    • #659 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, DJ
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Season
    MAY - OCT
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Jump, Ladder Bridge
  • Year Opened
    2014

Hanging Chad is a downhill ONLY trail. This trail starts with a ladder bridge over a downed log. The trail features table jumps and many berms from small to large in mostly larger radius turns.

Access Info

To get to this trail, take Middle Earth to the ladder bridge.

Tags
BermsBridgesJumpsSkinnies

Trail Supporters

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 257 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 872 rides
  • Last: Nov 4, 2026
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on Jun 16, 2026
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Avg: 4.17 (5 votes)
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      Jun 21, 2020 @ 1:06pm
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      2:19 | 267 | May 16, 2025 , Anchorage
      Hanging Chad. Kincaid park MTB trails!
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      0:59 | 1584 | Jun 18, 2019 , Anchorage
      Bird Punch on Hanging Chad
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      0:23 | 1215 | Jul 5, 2016 , Anchorage
      4.4 ★★★★★
      5 Ratings
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      1 Review & Comments

      botanyjames
      Big birch down on the lower part. Too obvious to be a hazard but pretty thick!

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Hanging Chad located?
      Hanging Chad is located in Kincaid Park, Anchorage, Alaska, United States. It is part of the Kincaid Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 61.15669, -150.01986.
      ▼ How hard is Hanging Chad?
      Hanging Chad is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 1.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Hanging Chad?
      Hanging Chad has 72 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 115 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 103 ft to 212 ft.
      ▼ Is Hanging Chad a point to point trail?
      Yes, Hanging Chad is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Hanging Chad?
      Hanging Chad is 3,068 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Hanging Chad?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Hanging Chad. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Hanging Chad?
      Hanging Chad is best visited during: MAY - OCT.
      ▼ How do I access Hanging Chad? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Hanging Chad are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Hanging Chad?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Hanging Chad. The trail is 3,068 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Hanging Chad?
      Hanging Chad is a very popular trail. There have been 2,873 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,500 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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