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547 ft
Distance
18 ft
Climb
-19 ft
Descent
00:01:25
Avg time
0 ft
Altitude change
1,055 ft
Altitude min
1,074 ft
Altitude max
1,073 ft
Altitude start
1,072 ft
Altitude end
-0.06%
Grade
-17.91%
Grade max
19.43%
Grade min
260 ft
Distance climb
175 ft
Distance down
112 ft
Distance flat
00:01:25
Avg time

PLC Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Hillside Park
    Anchorage, Alaska
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 40 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #154892 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #73491 in Trail Running
    • #59708 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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PLC Loop is a 547 ft less popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Anchorage Alaska. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Dec 14, 2022 @ 2:21pm
Dec 14, 2022
too soft for bike/run traffic
Apr 28, 2022 @ 6:41pm
Apr 28, 2022
Aug 9, 2020 @ 2:18pm
Aug 9, 2020
Very overgrown, wet with dew. Downed tree.
May 15, 2020 @ 8:16am
May 15, 2020
reporter The Hillside Trail are OPEN, except for Jeff's Whoop Whoop. Jeff's Whoop Whoop will remain closed until the bad ruts caused by early season riders...
May 8, 2020 @ 2:13pm
May 8, 2020
reporter Please keep off the Hillside and Kincaid STA Trails. Wait for them to dry out. We will let you know when the trails are ready! While you are...
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        Frequently Asked Questions About PLC Loop

        Where is PLC Loop located?
        PLC Loop is located in Hillside Park, Anchorage, Alaska, United States. It is part of the Hillside Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 61.13949, -149.7107.
        How hard is PLC Loop?
        PLC Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.06%.
        What is the elevation gain for PLC Loop?
        PLC Loop has 18 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 19 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,055 ft to 1,074 ft.
        Is PLC Loop a point to point trail?
        PLC Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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