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3,061 ft
Distance
14 ft
Climb
-57 ft
Descent
00:06:22
Avg time
-41 ft
Altitude change
744 ft
Altitude min
802 ft
Altitude max
800 ft
Altitude start
758 ft
Altitude end
-1.3%
Grade
-8.4%
Grade max
5.6%
Grade min
748 ft
Distance climb
1,575 ft
Distance down
738 ft
Distance flat
00:06:22
Avg time

Lower Hive Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Hillside Park
    Anchorage, Alaska
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #56099 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #92634 in Trail Running
    • #138079 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #132 in Mountain Biking · Alaska [+]
    • #470 in Trail Running
    • #721 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Jump
  • Year Opened
    2008

Fun way to loop around the Hillside STA trails. Trail has a little climbing in one way or a lot of climbing in the other.

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 93 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
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  • 626 rides
  • Last: Oct 18, 2026
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Lower Hive Trail Reports

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Jun 2, 2025 @ 4:57pm
Jun 2, 2025
May 12, 2025 @ 10:21pm
May 12, 2025
 1 tree down near intersection with gasline and jeffs at the rock spine roller. otherwise, good dry conditions.
May 12, 2025 @ 9:00pm
May 12, 2025
 Trail is dry. Small tree down near intersection of gasoline, lower hive, and Jeffs Whoop.
Feb 8, 2025 @ 1:00pm
Feb 8, 2025
May 9, 2024 @ 2:34pm
May 9, 2024
 Please stay off trail until it dries. STA will post when trail is open. Thank You. STA Trail Manager.
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on Jun 2, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 3.99 (6 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to lower-hive trailhead (61.143570, -149.723790)
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      Lower Hive in the winter
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      5:37 | 51 | Mar 6, 2026 , Anchorage
      Hillside - 'Lower Hive'
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      201 | Jun 12, 2025 , Anchorage

      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Lower Hive located?
      Lower Hive is located in Hillside Park, Anchorage, Alaska, United States. It is part of the Hillside Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 61.14357, -149.72379.
      ▼ How hard is Lower Hive?
      Lower Hive is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lower Hive?
      Lower Hive has 14 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 57 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 744 ft to 802 ft.
      ▼ Is Lower Hive a point to point trail?
      Lower Hive is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Lower Hive?
      Lower Hive is 3,061 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lower Hive?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Lower Hive. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Lower Hive? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lower Hive are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Lower Hive?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Lower Hive. The trail is 3,061 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Lower Hive?
      Lower Hive is a very popular trail. There have been 4,361 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,665 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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