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2,244 ft
Distance
-109 ft
Descent
00:05:32
Avg time
-109 ft
Altitude change
80 ft
Altitude min
189 ft
Altitude max
189 ft
Altitude start
79 ft
Altitude end
-4.9%
Grade
-26.9%
Grade max
2.4%
Grade min
69 ft
Distance climb
1,998 ft
Distance down
115 ft
Distance flat
00:05:32
Avg time

Rooty McRootersen Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Kincaid Park
    Anchorage, Alaska
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 45 in Trail Running
    • 35 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #96778 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #155083 in Trail Running
    • #156033 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #234 in Mountain Biking · Alaska [+]
    • #648 in Trail Running
    • #825 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    MAY - OCT
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Other

Rooty trail that is a fun downhill run out to Beer Can Lake. From the Bottom of the trail you can either take the ski trail back up to middle earth. Or take the road out to Raspberry Rd and across to the start of Tower Power.

Access Info

Bike out either Old School from the west side (closer to second breakfast) or up from the bottom of Candy Mountain. This will be a trail that dives off to the right hand side from the climb up Candy mountain.

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Rooty

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Aug 30, 2026
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Rooty McRootersen Trail Reports

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Sep 11, 2023 @ 7:18am
Sep 11, 2023
 Down tree
May 29, 2023 @ 10:43pm
May 29, 2023
 A few Downes logs across trail
May 29, 2022 @ 11:34am
May 29, 2022
Apr 28, 2022 @ 6:40pm
Apr 28, 2022
Mar 26, 2021 @ 5:22pm
Mar 26, 2021
 No recent traffic, old tracks, deep snow, narrow.
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on Sep 11, 2023
Prevalent Mud
Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

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      ABC MTB XCM 2021
      36 miles • 3,253 ft • 23 • Loop •
      COURSE DESCRIPTION Racers should always follow the flags to their right. There are multiple areas where...
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      Kincaid XCM Course Proofing
      20 miles • 1,745 ft • 13 • Loop • Race •
      2021 ABC XCM Course 7/31/2021
      4.0 ★★★★★
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Rooty McRootersen located?
      Rooty McRootersen is located in Kincaid Park, Anchorage, Alaska, United States. It is part of the Kincaid Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 61.15909, -150.0278.
      ▼ How hard is Rooty McRootersen?
      Rooty McRootersen is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Rooty McRootersen?
      The trail has 109 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 80 ft to 189 ft.
      ▼ Is Rooty McRootersen a point to point trail?
      Rooty McRootersen is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Rooty McRootersen?
      Rooty McRootersen is 2,244 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Rooty McRootersen?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Rooty McRootersen. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Rooty McRootersen?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Rooty McRootersen are:
      • June (8 activities)
      • July (5 activities)
      • August (3 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Rooty McRootersen? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Rooty McRootersen are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Rooty McRootersen?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Rooty McRootersen. The trail is 2,244 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Rooty McRootersen?
      Rooty McRootersen is a moderately popular trail. There have been 436 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 452 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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