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269 ft
Distance
-13 ft
Descent
213 ft
High Point
-14 ft
Altitude change
199 ft
Altitude min
213 ft
Altitude start
200 ft
Altitude end
-5.3%
Grade
-11.9%
Grade max
-0.8%
Grade min
203 ft
Distance down

Proboscis Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Russian Jack Springs Park
    Anchorage, Alaska
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Exposure
    High Risk
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • 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.

Trail Supporters
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 6 miles average
6 Months
  • 93 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
All
  • 199 rides
  • Last: Sep 20, 2026
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Proboscis Trail Reports

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Sep 20, 2026 @ 12:38pm (America/Anchorage)
23 hours
Sep 20, 2026 @ 12:38pm (America/Anchorage)
23 hours
Tree cut
Sep 19, 2026 @ 9:04pm (America/Anchorage)
2 days
 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)
Your vote: 0

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      Jul 15, 2024 @ 8:55pm
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      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

      4.2 ★★★★★
      5 Ratings
      5 ★ 40%
      4 ★ 40%
      3 ★ 20%
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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.
      ▼ 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 busy is Proboscis?
      Proboscis is a very popular trail. There have been 417 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 551 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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