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1.5 miles
Distance
124 ft
Climb
-124 ft
Descent
00:10:17
Avg time
-2 ft
Altitude change
429 ft
Altitude min
534 ft
Altitude max
432 ft
Altitude start
430 ft
Altitude end
-0%
Grade
-14.1%
Grade max
18.4%
Grade min
3,323 ft
Distance climb
3,330 ft
Distance down
1,089 ft
Distance flat
00:10:17
Avg time

Hillside Loop (Lighted) Details

  • Activities
    • Nordic Ski
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Far North Bicentennial Park
    Anchorage, Alaska
  • Difficulty Rating
    Secondary Access Road/Trail Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Nordic Skiing heatmap [+]
    • 65 in Mountain Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
    • 80 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #379 in Nordic Skiing [+]
    • #161918 in Mountain Biking
    • #80747 in Trail Running
    • #110359 in Hiking
    • #9842 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #4 in Nordic Skiing · Alaska [+]
    • #351 in Mountain Biking
    • #426 in Trail Running
    • #620 in Hiking
    • #55 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Snow Grooming
    Classic / Skating
  • Bike Type
    XC, Gravel
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    May - Oct
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

In the winter, this trail is ski only (no dogs), one direction (counterclockwise), lighted, and groomed for classic and skate. In the summer the trail is multi-use and two-directional.

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Hillside Loop... Trail Reports

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Mar 25, 2026 @ 4:17pm (America/Anchorage)
Mar 25, 2026
 Fast groom
Jan 22, 2026 @ 4:11pm (America/Anchorage)
Jan 22, 2026
 Ideal, a bit fast. Superhero snow!
Nov 26, 2025 @ 1:15pm (America/Anchorage)
Nov 26, 2025
Dec 3, 2024 @ 11:15am
Dec 3, 2024
 A few thin spots, easy to ski around them.
Nov 24, 2024 @ 4:58pm
Nov 24, 2024
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on Mar 25, 2026
Snow Groomed
Avg: 5 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Hillside Loop (Lighted) located?
      Hillside Loop (Lighted) is located in Far North Bicentennial Park, Anchorage, Alaska, United States. It is part of the Far North Bicentennial Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 61.13977, -149.76592.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Hillside Loop (Lighted)?
      Hillside Loop (Lighted) has 38 m of elevation gain. The trail has 38 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 131 m to 163 m.
      ▼ Is Hillside Loop (Lighted) a point to point trail?
      Yes, Hillside Loop (Lighted) is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is Hillside Loop (Lighted)?
      Hillside Loop (Lighted) is 2.4 km long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Hillside Loop (Lighted)?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Hillside Loop (Lighted). Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ski Hillside Loop (Lighted)?
      Hillside Loop (Lighted) is best visited during: May - Oct.
      ▼ How do I access Hillside Loop (Lighted)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Hillside Loop (Lighted) are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ski Hillside Loop (Lighted)?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 11 minutes to ski Hillside Loop (Lighted). The trail is 2.4 km long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Hillside Loop (Lighted)?
      Hillside Loop (Lighted) is a very popular trail. There have been 3,848 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,285 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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