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2,090 ft
Distance
17 ft
Climb
-18 ft
Descent
00:04:02
Avg time
-1 ft
Altitude change
216 ft
Altitude min
233 ft
Altitude max
233 ft
Altitude start
233 ft
Altitude end
-5.5%
Grade max
8.3%
Grade min
856 ft
Distance climb
981 ft
Distance down
249 ft
Distance flat
00:04:02
Avg time

Rooty trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Matanuska Greenbelt Trails
    Palmer, Alaska
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #58703 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #64444 in Trail Running
    • #63473 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

This trail is a fun rooty trail that is consistently narrow throughout.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 0 rides
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6 Months
  • 11 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
All
  • 82 rides
  • Last: Sep 10, 2026
Status:
on Jul 22, 2024
Dry
Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Rooty trail located?
      Rooty trail 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 61.57425, -149.19455.
      ▼ How hard is Rooty trail?
      Rooty trail is rated as Black Diamond difficulty.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Rooty trail?
      Rooty trail has 17 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 18 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 216 ft to 233 ft.
      ▼ Is Rooty trail a point to point trail?
      Rooty trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Rooty trail?
      Rooty trail is 2,090 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Rooty trail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Rooty trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Rooty trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Rooty trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Rooty trail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Rooty trail. The trail is 2,090 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Rooty trail?
      Rooty trail is a very popular trail. There have been 385 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 363 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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