more stats
1.2 miles
Distance
12 ft
Climb
-22 ft
Descent
00:16:59
Avg time
-9 ft
Altitude change
311 ft
Altitude min
333 ft
Altitude max
333 ft
Altitude start
325 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-4.2%
Grade max
5.4%
Grade min
348 ft
Distance climb
830 ft
Distance down
5,223 ft
Distance flat
00:16:59
Avg time

Mirror Lake Winter Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Mirror Lake
    Chugiak-Eagle River, Alaska
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 70 in Nordic Skiing
    • 95 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Winter only trail
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Snow Grooming
    Groomed Smooth
  • Bike Type
    Fat, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Both Directions for Gravel Biking
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Occasionally groomed loop around Mirror Lake, sees a lot of foot traffic.

Access Info

Access from parking lot, small bay on north end of lake, or cut up at the Lakeside bench.

Tags
Faint trailLake

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Mirror Lake... Trail Reports

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Dec 31, 2022 @ 6:30pm
Dec 31, 2022
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Dec 31, 2022 @ 6:26pm
Dec 31, 2022
reporter Excellent smooth groom.
Dec 21, 2022 @ 3:18pm
Dec 21, 2022
reporter Mirror Lake, 2.5k and bog loops are machine packed and fat tire rideable with very low pressures.
Oct 6, 2021 @ 5:35pm
Oct 6, 2021
reporter a little muddy overall, but good fall riding.
May 4, 2021 @ 8:23am
May 4, 2021
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Mirror Lake Winter Loop located?
      Mirror Lake Winter Loop is located in Mirror Lake, Chugiak-Eagle River, Alaska, United States. It is part of the Mirror Lake trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 61.4291, -149.41292.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Mirror Lake Winter Loop?
      Mirror Lake Winter Loop has 12 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 22 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 311 ft to 333 ft.
      ▼ Is Mirror Lake Winter Loop a point to point trail?
      Mirror Lake Winter Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is Mirror Lake Winter Loop?
      Mirror Lake Winter Loop is 1.2 miles long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Mirror Lake Winter Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Mirror Lake Winter Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Mirror Lake Winter Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Mirror Lake Winter Loop are:
      • December (3 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Mirror Lake Winter Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Mirror Lake Winter Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Mirror Lake Winter Loop?
      The estimated time to ride Mirror Lake Winter Loop is approximately 17 minutes. The trail is 1.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Mirror Lake Winter Loop?
      Mirror Lake Winter Loop is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 26 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 27 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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