more stats
4,301 ft
Distance
61 ft
Climb
-62 ft
Descent
00:05:21
Avg time
-3 ft
Altitude change
367 ft
Altitude min
429 ft
Altitude max
375 ft
Altitude start
371 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-10%
Grade max
18.7%
Grade min
1,788 ft
Distance climb
1,959 ft
Distance down
331 ft
Distance flat
00:05:21
Avg time

Trail 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
    • 70 in Hiking
    • 70 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #389 in Nordic Skiing [+]
    • #164605 in Mountain Biking
    • #78490 in Trail Running
    • #119178 in Hiking
    • #13098 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #7 in Nordic Skiing · Alaska [+]
    • #353 in Mountain Biking
    • #412 in Trail Running
    • #652 in Hiking
    • #77 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
  • 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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Junior Nordic... Trail Reports

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Mar 25, 2026 @ 4:17pm (America/Anchorage)
Mar 25, 2026
 Fast groom - moose and mama
Feb 12, 2026 @ 4:08pm (America/Anchorage)
Feb 12, 2026
Jan 22, 2026 @ 4:11pm (America/Anchorage)
Jan 22, 2026
 Ideal, a bit fast. Superhero snow!
Mar 17, 2025 @ 1:12pm
Mar 17, 2025
Nov 24, 2024 @ 4:58pm
Nov 24, 2024
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on Mar 25, 2026
Snow Groomed
Avg: 4 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Junior Nordic Loop (Lighted) located?
      Junior Nordic 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 61.14067, -149.77584.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Junior Nordic Loop (Lighted)?
      Junior Nordic Loop (Lighted) has 61 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 62 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 367 ft to 429 ft.
      ▼ Is Junior Nordic Loop (Lighted) a point to point trail?
      Yes, Junior Nordic Loop (Lighted) is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is Junior Nordic Loop (Lighted)?
      Junior Nordic Loop (Lighted) is 4,301 ft long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Junior Nordic Loop (Lighted)?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Junior Nordic Loop (Lighted). Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Junior Nordic Loop (Lighted)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Junior Nordic Loop (Lighted) are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ski Junior Nordic Loop (Lighted)?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ski Junior Nordic Loop (Lighted). The trail is 4,301 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Junior Nordic Loop (Lighted)?
      Junior Nordic Loop (Lighted) is a very popular trail. There have been 3,917 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,054 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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