more stats
2,759 ft
Distance
40 ft
Climb
-3 ft
Descent
00:04:32
Avg time
37 ft
Altitude change
305 ft
Altitude min
347 ft
Altitude max
310 ft
Altitude start
348 ft
Altitude end
1.3%
Grade
-2.8%
Grade max
8.9%
Grade min
1,791 ft
Distance climb
276 ft
Distance down
692 ft
Distance flat
00:04:32
Avg time

Ulu Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Anchorage
    , Alaska
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 35 in Nordic Skiing
    • 65 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #134319 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #104052 in Trail Running
    • #144883 in Hiking
    • #17921 in Snowshoeing
    • #11530 in Nordic Skiing
    • #2755 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #287 in Mountain Biking · Alaska [+]
    • #500 in Trail Running
    • #751 in Hiking
    • #292 in Snowshoeing
    • #326 in Nordic Skiing
    • #80 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Multi-use trail that cuts through the Sahallee bog

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Ulu Trail Reports

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Feb 22, 2024 @ 8:14am
Feb 22, 2024
 Great for classic adventure ski, a bit slick and post holed for biking
Nov 11, 2023 @ 10:40am
Nov 11, 2023
 Needs to be put in/packed
Jan 6, 2023 @ 5:54am
Jan 6, 2023
 Good, packed shape overall, some minor ruts
Dec 13, 2022 @ 12:23pm
Dec 13, 2022
 Trail too soft for bike/run traffic
Nov 27, 2021 @ 2:01pm
Nov 27, 2021
 Ideal snow bike conditions. Packed or groomed. Excellent grip.
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on Feb 22, 2024
Snow Packed
Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      maule-man maule-man
      Swampy and rooty in the summer but still passable if the walking boards are up

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Ulu located?
      Ulu is located in Anchorage, Alaska, United States. It is part of the Anchorage trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 61.14887, -149.78877.
      ▼ How hard is Ulu?
      Ulu is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 1.3%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Ulu?
      Ulu has 40 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 3 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 305 ft to 347 ft.
      ▼ Is Ulu a point to point trail?
      Ulu is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Ulu?
      Ulu is 2,759 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Ulu?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Ulu. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Ulu?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Ulu are:
      • March (12 activities)
      • February (5 activities)
      • January (3 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Ulu? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Ulu are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Ulu?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Ulu. The trail is 2,759 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Ulu?
      Ulu is a moderately popular trail. There have been 553 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 563 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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