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269 ft
Distance
-13 ft
Descent
00:00:59
Avg time
-14 ft
Altitude change
199 ft
Altitude min
213 ft
Altitude max
213 ft
Altitude start
200 ft
Altitude end
-5.3%
Grade
-11.9%
Grade max
-0.8%
Grade min
203 ft
Distance down
00:00:59
Avg time

Proboscis Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Russian Jack Springs Park
    Anchorage, Alaska
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking heatmap
  • Global Ranking
    #10609 in Mountain Biking
  • State Ranking
    #34 in Mountain Biking · Alaska
  • Trail Exposure
    High Risk
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Ladder Bridge

This is a short, steep black trail with a new (2025), very steep, 9 foot wooden "slab". Take it slow the first lap.

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Rock slabsSkinnies

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 206 rides
  • Last: Nov 4, 2026
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Proboscis Trail Reports

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Sep 20, 2026 @ 12:38pm (America/Anchorage)
Sep 20, 2026
Sep 20, 2026 @ 12:38pm (America/Anchorage)
Sep 20, 2026
Tree cut
Sep 19, 2026 @ 9:04pm (America/Anchorage)
Sep 19, 2026
Large tree down at the bottom of the hill. Not visible from the top.
Sep 27, 2025 @ 10:10am (America/Anchorage)
Sep 27, 2025
New feature has been completed. The new wooden feature is significantly steeper, taller and more terrifying than previous one. It is a true black...
Aug 8, 2025 @ 8:09am
Aug 8, 2025
Trail is closed. Wooden feature is being rebuilt into a much larger feature.
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on Sep 20, 2026
Avg: 4.08 (5 votes)
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      Directions to proboscis trailhead (61.210660, -149.785710)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Proboscis located?
      Proboscis is located in Russian Jack Springs Park, Anchorage, Alaska, United States. It is part of the Russian Jack Springs Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 61.21066, -149.78571.
      ▼ How hard is Proboscis?
      Proboscis is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 5.3%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Proboscis?
      The trail has 13 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 199 ft to 213 ft.
      ▼ How long is Proboscis?
      Proboscis is 269 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Proboscis?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Proboscis. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Proboscis?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Proboscis are:
      • July (73 activities)
      • August (46 activities)
      • June (33 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Proboscis? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Proboscis are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Proboscis?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Proboscis. The trail is 269 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Proboscis?
      Proboscis is a very popular trail. There have been 428 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 567 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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