more stats
1,213 ft
Distance
8 ft
Climb
-24 ft
Descent
00:02:31
Avg time
-16 ft
Altitude change
219 ft
Altitude min
241 ft
Altitude max
236 ft
Altitude start
220 ft
Altitude end
-1.3%
Grade
-10.949%
Grade max
5.577%
Grade min
381 ft
Distance climb
589 ft
Distance down
243 ft
Distance flat
00:02:31
Avg time

Rootbear Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Matanuska Greenbelt Trails
    Palmer, Alaska
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #49497 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #86638 in Trail Running
    • #127731 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #118 in Mountain Biking · Alaska [+]
    • #450 in Trail Running
    • #688 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

This is a short connector trail or alternate route and has no details, though it will appear on all maps.

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 48 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 240 rides
  • Last: Oct 17, 2026
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on Jul 20, 2024
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Avg: 3.99 (2 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Rootbear located?
      Rootbear is located in Matanuska Greenbelt Trails, Palmer, Alaska, United States. It is part of the Matanuska Greenbelt Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 61.57137, -149.20519.
      ▼ How hard is Rootbear?
      Rootbear is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 1.3%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Rootbear?
      Rootbear has 8 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 24 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 219 ft to 241 ft.
      ▼ Is Rootbear a point to point trail?
      Rootbear is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Rootbear?
      Rootbear is 1,213 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Rootbear?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Rootbear. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Rootbear?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Rootbear are:
      • May (29 activities)
      • August (22 activities)
      • June (19 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Rootbear? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Rootbear are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Rootbear?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Rootbear. The trail is 1,213 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Rootbear?
      Rootbear is a very popular trail. There have been 885 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 959 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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