more stats
1,066 ft
Distance
-85 ft
Descent
00:03:52
Avg time
-85 ft
Altitude change
1,269 ft
Altitude min
1,355 ft
Altitude max
1,355 ft
Altitude start
1,270 ft
Altitude end
-8%
Grade
-15.9%
Grade max
-1.5%
Grade min
1,066 ft
Distance down
00:03:52
Avg time

Puffball Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #167952 in Mountain Biking
  • State Ranking
    #375 in Mountain Biking · Alaska
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, DJ
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Jump

Fun DH Jump trail with berms and jumps.

Tags
BermsDropsJumps

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 17 rides
  • 7 miles avg distance
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  • 117 rides
  • Last: Oct 9, 2026
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Puffball Trail Reports

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Gnarski & Hucks is a little greasy, but should dry up quick with sun! 100% ridable, just not dry on Thursday 7/20. The surrounding...
Jun 8, 2023 @ 2:08am
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Puffball located?
      Puffball is located in Government Peak Recreation Area (GPRA), Palmer, Alaska, United States. It is part of the Government Peak Recreation Area (GPRA) trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 61.71139, -149.29885.
      ▼ How hard is Puffball?
      Puffball is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 8%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Puffball?
      The trail has 85 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,269 ft to 1,355 ft.
      ▼ Is Puffball a point to point trail?
      Yes, Puffball is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Puffball?
      Puffball is 1,066 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Puffball?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Puffball. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Puffball?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Puffball are:
      • July (19 activities)
      • June (18 activities)
      • August (8 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Puffball? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Puffball are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Puffball?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Puffball. The trail is 1,066 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Puffball?
      Puffball is a very popular trail. There have been 813 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,545 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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