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4,321 ft
Distance
202 ft
Climb
-218 ft
Descent
00:04:48
Avg time
-16 ft
Altitude change
178 ft
Altitude min
339 ft
Altitude max
314 ft
Altitude start
298 ft
Altitude end
-0.364%
Grade
-37.725%
Grade max
35.134%
Grade min
1,710 ft
Distance climb
2,587 ft
Distance down
24 ft
Distance flat
00:04:48
Avg time

Hilly Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Matanuska Greenbelt Trails
    Palmer, Alaska
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #107236 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    MAY - OCT
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Starting from the Mat-Su College Trailhead this singletrack connects you with the Matanuska Greenbelt trail system.

This singletrack includes steep hills with wooden steps, roots, and downed logs, requiring several hike-a-bikes

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: May 27, 2023
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Hilly Loop Trail Reports

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Nov 17, 2017 @ 8:55pm
Nov 17, 2017
 Recent snow is packing down well. Lots of foot traffic got the packing started.
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on Nov 17, 2017
Snow Covered
Avg: 3.24 (2 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Hilly Loop located?
      Hilly Loop is located in Matanuska Greenbelt Trails, Palmer, Alaska, United States. It is part of the Matanuska Greenbelt Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 61.58021, -149.23851.
      ▼ How hard is Hilly Loop?
      Hilly Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.364%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Hilly Loop?
      Hilly Loop has 202 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 218 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 178 ft to 339 ft.
      ▼ Is Hilly Loop a point to point trail?
      Hilly Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Hilly Loop?
      Hilly Loop is 4,321 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Hilly Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Hilly Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Hilly Loop?
      Hilly Loop is best visited during: MAY - OCT.
      ▼ How do I access Hilly Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Hilly Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Hilly Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Hilly Loop. The trail is 4,321 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Hilly Loop?
      Hilly Loop is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 9 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 8 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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