more stats
2,198 ft
Distance
54 ft
Climb
-12 ft
Descent
00:05:37
Avg time
42 ft
Altitude change
200 ft
Altitude min
255 ft
Altitude max
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
00:05:37
Avg time

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 heatmap [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 50 in Nordic Skiing
  • Global Ranking
    #10497 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #24531 in E-Biking
    • #345380 in Trail Running
    • #324970 in Hiking
    • #11370 in Nordic Skiing
  • State Ranking
    #33 in Mountain Biking · Alaska [+]
    • #31 in E-Biking
    • #1,364 in Trail Running
    • #1,338 in Hiking
    • #313 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.

Tags
Bridges

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 125 rides
  • 7 miles avg distance
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  • 290 rides
  • Last: Oct 16, 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

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Thin Mint?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Thin Mint are:
      • July (97 activities)
      • August (60 activities)
      • June (42 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ 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 long does it take to ride Thin Mint?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Thin Mint. The trail is 2,198 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Thin Mint?
      Thin Mint is a very popular trail. There have been 687 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 856 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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