more stats
1,575 ft
Distance
-104 ft
Descent
00:05:47
Avg time
-104 ft
Altitude change
117 ft
Altitude min
221 ft
Altitude max
220 ft
Altitude start
118 ft
Altitude end
-6.6%
Grade
-19.8%
Grade max
1.7%
Grade min
36 ft
Distance climb
1,450 ft
Distance down
85 ft
Distance flat
00:05:47
Avg time

Sweet Tea Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Matanuska Greenbelt Trails
    Palmer, Alaska
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #241469 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #231604 in E-Biking
    • #315986 in Trail Running
    • #394776 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #558 in Mountain Biking · Alaska [+]
    • #375 in E-Biking
    • #1,268 in Trail Running
    • #1,484 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

A small trail that connects bearbottom to Long lake connector.

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 2 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 16 rides
  • Last: Oct 2, 2026
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Sweet Tea Trail Reports

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Jun 4, 2025 @ 6:42pm
Jun 4, 2025
In good shape today, but still 2 downed trees to crawl over. Downhill direction is best!
May 18, 2023 @ 12:05pm
May 18, 2023
 Fun segment, there are 2 trees over the trail but they are passable.
Sep 26, 2021 @ 11:31pm
Sep 26, 2021
 Lots of trees down and getting very overgrown
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Sweet Tea located?
      Sweet Tea 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 61.56713, -149.21276.
      ▼ How hard is Sweet Tea?
      Sweet Tea is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 6.6%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Sweet Tea?
      The trail has 104 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 117 ft to 221 ft.
      ▼ Is Sweet Tea a point to point trail?
      Sweet Tea is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Sweet Tea?
      Sweet Tea is 1,575 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Sweet Tea?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Sweet Tea. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Sweet Tea?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Sweet Tea are:
      • May (3 activities)
      • October (2 activities)
      • February (1 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Sweet Tea? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Sweet Tea are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Sweet Tea?
      The estimated time to ride Sweet Tea is approximately 6 minutes. The trail is 1,575 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Sweet Tea?
      Sweet Tea is a moderately popular trail. There have been 55 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 64 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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