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4.1 miles
Distance
680 ft
Climb
-681 ft
Descent
00:25:25
Avg time
-1 ft
Altitude change
478 ft
Altitude min
814 ft
Altitude max
494 ft
Altitude start
492 ft
Altitude end
-20.1%
Grade max
28.4%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
764 ft
Distance flat
00:25:25
Avg time

Spencer Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Nordic Ski
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Far North Bicentennial Park
    Anchorage, Alaska
  • Difficulty Rating
    Secondary Access Road/Trail Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Nordic Skiing heatmap [+]
    • 35 in Mountain Biking
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #1192 in Nordic Skiing [+]
    • #319643 in Mountain Biking
    • #70746 in Trail Running
    • #124868 in Hiking
    • #46463 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #38 in Nordic Skiing · Alaska [+]
    • #797 in Mountain Biking
    • #377 in Trail Running
    • #670 in Hiking
    • #212 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Snow Grooming
    Classic / Skating
  • Bike Type
    XC, Gravel
  • Direction
    One Direction[+]
    • One Direction for Gravel Biking
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

In the winter, this trail is ski only (no dogs), one direction (clockwise), and groomed for classic and skate. In the summer the trail is multi-use and two-directional.

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Dec 3, 2023 @ 3:43pm
Dec 3, 2023
Mar 31, 2023 @ 11:40pm
Mar 31, 2023
 The whole loop is double tracked, so skaters will have to do some skating across tracks, and may find easier to go downhill in tracks too.
Mar 17, 2022 @ 8:02pm
Mar 17, 2022
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Spencer Loop located?
      Spencer Loop is located in Far North Bicentennial Park, Anchorage, Alaska, United States. It is part of the Far North Bicentennial Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 61.14657, -149.73895.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Spencer Loop?
      Spencer Loop has 680 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 681 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 478 ft to 814 ft.
      ▼ Is Spencer Loop a point to point trail?
      Yes, Spencer Loop is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is Spencer Loop?
      Spencer Loop is 4.1 miles long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Spencer Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Spencer Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Spencer Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Spencer Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ski Spencer Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 31 minutes to ski Spencer Loop. The trail is 4.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Spencer Loop?
      Spencer Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 1,067 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,190 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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