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1.4 miles
Distance
84 ft
Climb
-47 ft
Descent
00:34:34
Avg time
35 ft
Altitude change
243 ft
Altitude min
289 ft
Altitude max
250 ft
Altitude start
285 ft
Altitude end
0.5%
Grade
-13.1%
Grade max
12.1%
Grade min
2,858 ft
Distance climb
1,411 ft
Distance down
3,350 ft
Distance flat
00:34:34
Avg time

Scary Tree Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Campbell Tract
    Anchorage, Alaska
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 45 in Nordic Skiing
    • 90 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #144294 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #355066 in Trail Running
    • #336299 in Hiking
    • #17373 in Snowshoeing
    • #11381 in Nordic Skiing
    • #705 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #308 in Mountain Biking · Alaska [+]
    • #1,393 in Trail Running
    • #1,380 in Hiking
    • #281 in Snowshoeing
    • #316 in Nordic Skiing
    • #21 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Winter only trail
  • Trail Type
    Ski Run (Off-Piste)
  • Snow Grooming
    Groomed Smooth
  • Bike Type
    Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    Dec-Mar
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2018

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AI Generated Description

Scary Tree is a 1 mile less popular blue difficulty ski run (off-piste) trail located near Anchorage Alaska. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 84 ft blue climb. Winter use: Groomed Smooth snow grooming. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 34 minutes to complete this trail.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Tags
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Scary Tree Trail Reports

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Apr 14, 2026 @ 9:39am (America/Anchorage)
Apr 14, 2026
plenty of snow and passable in the morning but heavily textured. probably not rideable in the afternoon when it warms up
Feb 7, 2026 @ 6:45pm (America/Anchorage)
Feb 7, 2026
The trail is solid but it’s pretty tight in spots.
Jan 22, 2026 @ 10:06pm (America/Anchorage)
Jan 22, 2026
Snowshoes required. Trail has been punched through, but needs work before it’s rideable.
Jan 26, 2025 @ 12:22pm
Jan 26, 2025
Trail is not in. No snow.
Jan 1, 2024 @ 5:29pm
Jan 1, 2024
Scary tree is in.
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on Apr 14, 2026
Freeze/thaw Cycle
Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to scary-tree trailhead (61.172460, -149.785510)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Scary Tree located?
      Scary Tree is located in Campbell Tract, Anchorage, Alaska, United States. It is part of the Campbell Tract trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 61.17246, -149.78551.
      ▼ How hard is Scary Tree?
      Scary Tree is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Scary Tree?
      Scary Tree has 84 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 47 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 243 ft to 289 ft.
      ▼ Is Scary Tree a point to point trail?
      Scary Tree is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is ski run (off-piste).
      ▼ How long is Scary Tree?
      Scary Tree is 1.4 miles long. The trail type is ski run (off-piste).
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Scary Tree?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Scary Tree. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Scary Tree?
      Scary Tree is best visited during: Dec-Mar.
      ▼ How do I access Scary Tree? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Scary Tree are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Scary Tree?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 19 minutes to ride Scary Tree. The trail is 1.4 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Scary Tree?
      Scary Tree is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 454 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 539 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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