more stats
2,494 ft
Distance
113 ft
Climb
-110 ft
Descent
00:06:11
Avg time
4 ft
Altitude change
215 ft
Altitude min
301 ft
Altitude max
297 ft
Altitude start
301 ft
Altitude end
0.143%
Grade
-28.028%
Grade max
28.248%
Grade min
1,207 ft
Distance climb
935 ft
Distance down
352 ft
Distance flat
00:06:11
Avg time

Moose Poop Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Matanuska Greenbelt Trails
    Palmer, Alaska
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #89035 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #129851 in Trail Running
    • #319030 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #213 in Mountain Biking · Alaska [+]
    • #585 in Trail Running
    • #1,315 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    MAY - OCT
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

A short loop off Mooseberry Mesa Trail that can be ridden either direction with similar features both ways.

You can access this trail from several trailheads around Matanuska Greenbelt, via cross-country ski trails.

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 13 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 88 rides
  • Last: Aug 23, 2026
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Moose Poop Loop Trail Reports

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Apr 27, 2024 @ 8:26pm
Apr 27, 2024
 Couple of bigger trees over trail
Jun 5, 2023 @ 3:10am
Jun 5, 2023
Jun 4, 2023 @ 4:53am
Jun 4, 2023
 Very root-ey, lots of leaves
May 9, 2021 @ 12:07am
May 9, 2021
 Few wet spots still. Lots of trash on the trail. Please pick up what you can.
May 8, 2021 @ 12:25pm
May 8, 2021
 A few muddy spots down low
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on Apr 27, 2024
Variable
Avg: 3.59 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      1 Review & Comments

      Ctaysom
      For those who are newer to riding, I wouldn’t be very eager to suggest this trial, mainly because the trail is full of roots and is very hard to go over in certain areas. Definitely would suggest riding a full suspension bike if you do.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Moose Poop Loop located?
      Moose Poop Loop is located in Matanuska Greenbelt Trails, Palmer, Alaska, United States. It is part of the Matanuska Greenbelt Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 61.58225, -149.20209.
      ▼ How hard is Moose Poop Loop?
      Moose Poop Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.143%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Moose Poop Loop?
      Moose Poop Loop has 113 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 110 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 215 ft to 301 ft.
      ▼ Is Moose Poop Loop a point to point trail?
      Moose Poop Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Moose Poop Loop?
      Moose Poop Loop is 2,494 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Moose Poop Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Moose Poop Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Moose Poop Loop?
      Moose Poop Loop is best visited during: MAY - OCT.
      ▼ How do I access Moose Poop Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Moose Poop Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Moose Poop Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Moose Poop Loop. The trail is 2,494 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Moose Poop Loop?
      Moose Poop Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 342 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 307 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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