1,694 ft
Distance
135 ft
Climb
-3 ft
Descent
00:03:59
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Jacob's Ladder Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Government Peak Recreation Area (GPRA)
    Palmer, Alaska
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue rate
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Global Ranking
    #10751 in Mountain Biking
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking
  • Year Opened
    2019
  • Land Owner
    Matanuska Susitna Borough

This dual direction trail connects the middle of the connector trail and upper portion of the Fireweed Trail. This trail will provide a more technical climb than other trails at GPRA. There intact roots that you will need to navigate, a few banked turns, and a lot of embedded rocks to navigate on your climb up.

While the trail is a moderate climb, it is also very fun to descend. The trail changes texture from top to bottom, but provides enough opportunity to keep you on your toes. Look for small root and rock transfers, side hips and some a variety of turn styles.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Jacob's Ladder mountain bike trail trail
  • Altitude change
    133 ft
  • Altitude min
    1,152 ft
  • Altitude max
    1,285 ft
  • Altitude start
    1,152 ft
  • Altitude end
    1,284 ft
  • Grade
    7.846%
  • Grade max
    -8.441%
  • Grade min
    13.017%
  • Distance climb
    1,472 ft
  • Distance down
    119 ft
  • Distance flat
    78 ft
  • Avg time
    00:03:59
  • Avg reverse time
    00:02:21
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      		 Gnarski & Hucks is a little greasy, but should dry up quick with sun! 100% ridable, just not dry on Thursday 7/20. The surrounding...
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