more stats
2,198 ft
Distance
54 ft
Climb
-12 ft
Descent
255 ft
High Point
42 ft
Altitude change
200 ft
Altitude min
200 ft
Altitude start
243 ft
Altitude end
1.9%
Grade
-9.2%
Grade max
16.8%
Grade min
1,178 ft
Distance climb
354 ft
Distance down
663 ft
Distance flat

Thin Mint Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Russian Jack Springs Park
    Anchorage, Alaska
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 50 in Nordic Skiing
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge

Thin Mint is a Legacy single track that was rebuilt by the Youth Employment in the Parks and Alaska Trails in 2023. It is a narrow, classic single track that is primarily used as a climb trail for the one-way DH trails. The majority of trails in then network start off Thin Mint.

Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 109 rides
  • 7 miles avg distance
All
  • 274 rides
  • Last: Sep 13, 2026
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Thin Mint Trail Reports

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Jul 5, 2026 @ 9:41am (America/Anchorage)
Jul 5, 2026
AK Trails volunteers brushed grass from Thin Mint and Snickerdoodle
May 26, 2026 @ 8:36pm (America/Anchorage)
May 26, 2026
Apr 25, 2026 @ 9:57am (America/Anchorage)
Apr 25, 2026
 Please stay off trails until dry, thank you.
Aug 4, 2025 @ 4:40pm
Aug 4, 2025
Jul 10, 2025 @ 5:30pm
Jul 10, 2025
 Some overgrown segments
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Status:
on Jul 5, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.09 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions About Thin Mint

      ▼ Where is Thin Mint located?
      Thin Mint is located in Russian Jack Springs Park, Anchorage, Alaska, United States. It is part of the Russian Jack Springs Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 61.21336, -149.78362.
      ▼ How hard is Thin Mint?
      Thin Mint is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 1.9%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Thin Mint?
      Thin Mint has 54 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 12 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 200 ft to 255 ft.
      ▼ Is Thin Mint a point to point trail?
      Thin Mint is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Thin Mint?
      Thin Mint is 2,198 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Thin Mint?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Thin Mint. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Thin Mint? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Thin Mint are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is Thin Mint?
      Thin Mint is a very popular trail. There have been 635 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 790 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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