more stats
974 ft
Distance
23 ft
Climb
-9 ft
Descent
00:01:44
Avg time
17 ft
Altitude change
505 ft
Altitude min
533 ft
Altitude max
516 ft
Altitude start
535 ft
Altitude end
1.8%
Grade
-12.1%
Grade max
13.6%
Grade min
545 ft
Distance climb
302 ft
Distance down
128 ft
Distance flat
00:01:44
Avg time

Hillside Loop Outer Link 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 [+]
    • 80 in Mountain Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
    • 80 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #444 in Nordic Skiing [+]
    • #247685 in Mountain Biking
    • #93258 in Trail Running
    • #110620 in Hiking
    • #12497 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #11 in Nordic Skiing · Alaska [+]
    • #578 in Mountain Biking
    • #476 in Trail Running
    • #622 in Hiking
    • #73 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Snow Grooming
    Classic / Skating
  • Bike Type
    XC, Gravel
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • 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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Jun 16, 2025 @ 1:41pm
Jun 16, 2025
Mar 31, 2023 @ 11:40pm
Mar 31, 2023
Mar 27, 2022 @ 12:15pm
Mar 27, 2022
 Fast icy conditions. Great groom - all things considered
Mar 5, 2022 @ 4:07pm
Mar 5, 2022
 6" of fresh snow since groomed.
Feb 24, 2022 @ 8:06pm
Feb 24, 2022
 Riding fast. Solid icy base, but just enough softness to get an edge in in most places. Extensive windblown forest litter.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Hillside Loop Outer Link located?
      Hillside Loop Outer Link 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 61.13898, -149.75497.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Hillside Loop Outer Link?
      Hillside Loop Outer Link has 23 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 9 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 505 ft to 533 ft.
      ▼ Is Hillside Loop Outer Link a point to point trail?
      Yes, Hillside Loop Outer Link is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is Hillside Loop Outer Link?
      Hillside Loop Outer Link is 974 ft long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Hillside Loop Outer Link?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Hillside Loop Outer Link. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ski Hillside Loop Outer Link?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ski Hillside Loop Outer Link are:
      • January (33 activities)
      • February (30 activities)
      • December (26 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Hillside Loop Outer Link? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Hillside Loop Outer Link are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ski Hillside Loop Outer Link?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ski Hillside Loop Outer Link. The trail is 974 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Hillside Loop Outer Link?
      Hillside Loop Outer Link is a very popular trail. There have been 3,044 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,823 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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