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2,965 ft
Distance
23 ft
Climb
-406 ft
Descent
00:03:06
Avg time
-383 ft
Altitude change
1,683 ft
Altitude min
2,066 ft
Altitude max
2,066 ft
Altitude start
1,683 ft
Altitude end
-12.907%
Grade
-26.915%
Grade max
13.835%
Grade min
264 ft
Distance climb
2,419 ft
Distance down
282 ft
Distance flat
00:03:06
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Lower Silvertip Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Alyeska Bike Park
    Girdwood, Alaska
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    25 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #125646 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #3710 in Trail Running
    • #22122 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Alpine Trail
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Jump

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Lower Silvertip is a 2,965 ft less popular black diamond difficulty alpine singletrack trail located near Girdwood Alaska. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary and has a hard overall physical rating with a 23 ft green climb. It features berm and jump. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.

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 Bike Park closed for the season, see you in 2020! :)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Lower Silvertip

        ▼ Where is Lower Silvertip located?
        Lower Silvertip is located in Alyeska Bike Park, Girdwood, Alaska, United States. It is part of the Alyeska Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 60.95698, -149.07765.
        ▼ How hard is Lower Silvertip?
        Lower Silvertip is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 12.907%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lower Silvertip?
        Lower Silvertip has 23 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 406 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,683 ft to 2,066 ft.
        ▼ Is Lower Silvertip a point to point trail?
        Lower Silvertip is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Lower Silvertip?
        Lower Silvertip is 2,965 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lower Silvertip?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Lower Silvertip. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Lower Silvertip?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Lower Silvertip are:
        • August (27 activities)
        • September (22 activities)
        • July (1 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Lower Silvertip? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
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        ▼ How long does it take to ride Lower Silvertip?
        The estimated time to ride Lower Silvertip is approximately 3 minutes. The trail is 2,965 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        ▼ How busy is Lower Silvertip?
        Lower Silvertip is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 436 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 583 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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