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2,484 ft
Distance
5 ft
Climb
-19 ft
Descent
00:05:11
Avg time
-13 ft
Altitude change
204 ft
Altitude min
225 ft
Altitude max
225 ft
Altitude start
213 ft
Altitude end
-0.5%
Grade
-4.6%
Grade max
3.5%
Grade min
738 ft
Distance climb
935 ft
Distance down
814 ft
Distance flat
00:05:11
Avg time

Train Ride Details

  • Activities
    • Nordic Ski
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Beach Lake Ski Trails
    Chugiak-Eagle River, Alaska
  • Difficulty Rating
    Secondary Access Road/Trail Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Nordic Skiing [+]
    • 60 in Mountain Biking
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Snow Grooming
    Classic / Skating
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Lighting
    Yes
  • OSM Way
    #850242796

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Train Ride is a 2,484 ft popular doubletrack trail located near Chugiak-Eagle River Alaska. This nordic ski primary trail can be used downhill primary. Winter use: Classic / Skating snow grooming. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 8 miles avg distance
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Feb 22, 2026 @ 1:52pm (America/Anchorage)
Feb 22, 2026
 Ideal groom, great spring conditions.
Feb 10, 2024 @ 12:12am
Feb 10, 2024
 Some debris, warm temps likely to glaze the surface a bit
Jan 6, 2024 @ 3:18am
Jan 6, 2024
Dec 9, 2023 @ 1:38am
Dec 9, 2023
Nov 11, 2023 @ 12:57am
Nov 11, 2023
 Great groom - ready to skate, pretty much.
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on Feb 22, 2026
Snow Groomed
Avg: 5 (1 votes)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Train Ride

        ▼ Where is Train Ride located?
        Train Ride is located in Beach Lake Ski Trails, Chugiak-Eagle River, Alaska, United States. It is part of the Beach Lake Ski Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 61.37272, -149.55087.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Train Ride?
        Train Ride has 5 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 19 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 204 ft to 225 ft.
        ▼ Is Train Ride a point to point trail?
        Train Ride is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is doubletrack.
        ▼ How long is Train Ride?
        Train Ride is 2,484 ft long. The trail type is doubletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Train Ride?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Train Ride. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ski Train Ride?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ski Train Ride are:
        • March (3 activities)
        • January (1 activities)
        • February (1 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Train Ride? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Train Ride are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ski Train Ride?
        The estimated time to ski Train Ride is approximately 5 minutes. The trail is 2,484 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        ▼ How busy is Train Ride?
        Train Ride is a very popular trail. There have been 149 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 154 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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