more stats
98 ft
Distance
160 ft
High Point
1 ft
Altitude change
158 ft
Altitude min
158 ft
Altitude start
161 ft
Altitude end
1.3%
Grade
1.2%
Grade min
39 ft
Distance climb
59 ft
Distance flat

Lake Loop Shortcut Details

  • Activities
    • Nordic Ski
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Kincaid Park
    Anchorage, Alaska
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Nordic Skiing [+]
    • 5 in Mountain Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Snow Grooming
    Classic
  • Bike Type
    XC, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

In the winter, this cutoff is ski only (no dogs) and groomed for classic only. In the summer the trail is multi-use.

Tags
Lake

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Lake Loop Shortcut located?
      Lake Loop Shortcut is located in Kincaid Park, Anchorage, Alaska, United States. It is part of the Kincaid Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 61.15983, -150.01745.
      ▼ How hard is Lake Loop Shortcut?
      Lake Loop Shortcut is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 1.3%.
      ▼ Is Lake Loop Shortcut a point to point trail?
      Lake Loop Shortcut is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is Lake Loop Shortcut?
      Lake Loop Shortcut is 98 ft long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lake Loop Shortcut?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Lake Loop Shortcut. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Lake Loop Shortcut? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lake Loop Shortcut are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is Lake Loop Shortcut?
      Lake Loop Shortcut is a moderately popular trail. There have been 67 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 165 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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