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240 ft
Distance
13 ft
Climb
-18 ft
Descent
00:00:29
Avg time
-5 ft
Altitude change
230 ft
Altitude min
248 ft
Altitude max
248 ft
Altitude start
243 ft
Altitude end
-1.914%
Grade
-18.243%
Grade max
11.311%
Grade min
124 ft
Distance climb
105 ft
Distance down
11 ft
Distance flat
00:00:29
Avg time

Uncle Ben Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Slikok Trails
    Soldotna, Alaska
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #40244 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
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  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Rock Face

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Uncle Ben is a 240 ft moderately popular double black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Soldotna Alaska. This mountain bike only trail can be used downhill primary. It features drop and rock face. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Jun 18, 2026
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Sep 15, 2020 @ 4:00pm
Sep 15, 2020
 reporter Trails are open
Aug 2, 2020 @ 4:43pm
Aug 2, 2020
 reporter Silkok Trails are closed due to a large brown bear on a kill, Please stay off until further notice. Fish and Game was notified on 07/30/2020
Jun 5, 2020 @ 9:36am
Jun 5, 2020
 reporter The singletrack on the main trail system is now open.WE're asking users to be cautious, as there are some ruts and newly exposed roots from the...
May 8, 2020 @ 3:55pm
May 8, 2020
 reporter Closed due to preseason conditions still existing with prevalent mud and standing water
Dec 11, 2019 @ 6:14pm
Dec 11, 2019
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Uncle Ben

        ▼ Where is Uncle Ben located?
        Uncle Ben is located in Slikok Trails, Soldotna, Alaska, United States. It is part of the Slikok Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 60.44522, -151.11748.
        ▼ How hard is Uncle Ben?
        Uncle Ben is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 1.914%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Uncle Ben?
        Uncle Ben has 13 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 18 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 230 ft to 248 ft.
        ▼ Is Uncle Ben a point to point trail?
        Uncle Ben is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Uncle Ben?
        Uncle Ben is 240 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Uncle Ben?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Uncle Ben. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Uncle Ben?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Uncle Ben are:
        • July (17 activities)
        • August (11 activities)
        • September (9 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Uncle Ben? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Uncle Ben are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Uncle Ben?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 0 minute to ride Uncle Ben. The trail is 240 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Uncle Ben?
        Uncle Ben is a moderately popular trail. There have been 42 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 135 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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