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472 ft
Distance
-86 ft
Descent
342 ft
High Point
-87 ft
Altitude change
256 ft
Altitude min
342 ft
Altitude start
256 ft
Altitude end
-18.3%
Grade
-39.8%
Grade max
341 ft
Distance down
131 ft
Distance flat

Rippies Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Seward
    , Alaska
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #199456 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #61335 in Trail Running
    • #43166 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #449 in Mountain Biking · Alaska [+]
    • #347 in Trail Running
    • #336 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular In Reverse
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2024

Short trail heading down towards two lakes. Some roots make flow hard to come by but there are some straight lines that can link things together.

We respectfully acknowledge that we are on the ancestral, unceded lands of the Sugpiaq/Alutiiq people.

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Aug 13, 2026 @ 2:38pm (America/Anchorage)
Aug 13, 2026
 Trail was fantastic today. Recent rain had so.e moisture in it. Primo
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Rippies located?
      Rippies is located in Seward, Alaska, United States. It is part of the Seward trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 60.1075, -149.44933.
      ▼ How hard is Rippies?
      Rippies is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 18.3%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Rippies?
      The trail has 86 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 256 ft to 342 ft.
      ▼ Is Rippies a point to point trail?
      Rippies is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Rippies?
      Rippies is 472 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Rippies?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Rippies. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Rippies? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Rippies are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is Rippies?
      Rippies is a very popular trail. There have been 80 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 127 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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