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233 ft
Distance
-3 ft
Descent
00:03:29
Avg time
-4 ft
Altitude change
254 ft
Altitude min
258 ft
Altitude max
258 ft
Altitude start
253 ft
Altitude end
-1.7%
Grade
-1.6%
Grade max
197 ft
Distance down
36 ft
Distance flat
00:03:29
Avg time

Upper Tunnel Details

  • Activities
    • Nordic Ski
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Kincaid Park
    Anchorage, Alaska
  • Difficulty Rating
    Secondary Access Road/Trail Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Nordic Skiing [+]
    • 50 in Mountain Biking
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 55 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #2838 in Nordic Skiing [+]
    • #111465 in Mountain Biking
    • #42698 in Trail Running
    • #28375 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Snow Grooming
    Classic / Skating
  • Bike Type
    XC, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Both Directions for Gravel Biking
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

In the winter, Upper Tunnel is ski only (no dogs) and groomed for classic and skate. In the summer, the tunnel is multi-use and two-directional.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 5 miles avg distance
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  • 13 rides
  • Last: Jul 13, 2026
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Dec 23, 2024 @ 4:54pm
Dec 23, 2024
Nov 12, 2023 @ 6:25am
Nov 12, 2023
 No snow in tunnel yet and no grooming on either side. Dark Alley is deep.
Jan 19, 2023 @ 8:33am
Jan 19, 2023
May 29, 2022 @ 11:34am
May 29, 2022
Apr 28, 2022 @ 6:40pm
Apr 28, 2022
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on Dec 23, 2024
Icy
Avg: 3 (1 votes)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Upper Tunnel

        ▼ Where is Upper Tunnel located?
        Upper Tunnel is located in Kincaid Park, Anchorage, Alaska, United States. It is part of the Kincaid Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 61.15479, -150.03401.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Tunnel?
        The trail has 3 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 254 ft to 258 ft.
        ▼ Is Upper Tunnel a point to point trail?
        Upper Tunnel is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
        ▼ How long is Upper Tunnel?
        Upper Tunnel is 233 ft long. The trail type is doubletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Tunnel?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Tunnel. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ski Upper Tunnel?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ski Upper Tunnel are:
        • December (1 activities)
        • March (1 activities)
        • November (1 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Upper Tunnel? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Tunnel are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ski Upper Tunnel?
        The estimated time to ski Upper Tunnel is approximately 3 minutes. The trail is 233 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        ▼ How busy is Upper Tunnel?
        Upper Tunnel is a very popular trail. There have been 299 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,152 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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