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1.1 miles
Distance
127 ft
Climb
-120 ft
Descent
00:05:35
Avg time
7 ft
Altitude change
416 ft
Altitude min
528 ft
Altitude max
521 ft
Altitude start
528 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-13.2%
Grade max
18.4%
Grade min
2,047 ft
Distance climb
2,661 ft
Distance down
932 ft
Distance flat
00:05:35
Avg time

Richter Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Nordic Ski
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Far North Bicentennial Park
    Anchorage, Alaska
  • Difficulty Rating
    Secondary Access Road/Trail Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Nordic Skiing heatmap [+]
    • 55 in Mountain Biking
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 35 in Hiking
    • 60 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #4014 in Nordic Skiing [+]
    • #290469 in Mountain Biking
    • #85873 in Trail Running
    • #156079 in Hiking
    • #13986 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #156 in Nordic Skiing · Alaska [+]
    • #686 in Mountain Biking
    • #445 in Trail Running
    • #826 in Hiking
    • #87 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Snow Grooming
    Classic
  • Bike Type
    XC, Gravel
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

In the winter, this trail is ski only (no dogs), one direction (counterclockwise), and groomed for classic only. In the summer the trail is multi-use and two-directional.

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Richter Loop located?
      Richter Loop is located in Far North Bicentennial Park, Anchorage, Alaska, United States. It is part of the Far North Bicentennial Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 61.14478, -149.74571.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Richter Loop?
      Richter Loop has 127 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 120 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 416 ft to 528 ft.
      ▼ Is Richter Loop a point to point trail?
      Yes, Richter Loop is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is Richter Loop?
      Richter Loop is 1.1 miles long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Richter Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Richter Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ski Richter Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ski Richter Loop are:
      • January (15 activities)
      • March (9 activities)
      • February (7 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Richter Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Richter Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ski Richter Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to ski Richter Loop. The trail is 1.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Richter Loop?
      Richter Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 632 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 718 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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