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4,875 ft
Distance
41 ft
Climb
-263 ft
Descent
00:07:58
Avg time
-222 ft
Altitude change
748 ft
Altitude min
976 ft
Altitude max
976 ft
Altitude start
755 ft
Altitude end
-4.552%
Grade
-19.831%
Grade max
9.397%
Grade min
845 ft
Distance climb
3,422 ft
Distance down
479 ft
Distance flat
00:07:58
Avg time

Yellow Jacket Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Hillside Park
    Anchorage, Alaska
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 45 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #47725 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #79177 in Trail Running
    • #50278 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    MAY - OCT for MTBing
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm

This trail is one of the more advanced trails in the Hillside areas. The tight switchbacks and turns in addition to the natural root and rollers make this for a technical challenge.

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To get to this trail you can start out either on the Hive at the top intersection (The Hive and Janice's Jive) or at the exit of Janice's Jive/ Llama Trail at the lower gasline.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 4 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 39 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 548 rides
  • Last: Aug 7, 2026
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Jun 2, 2025 @ 4:57pm
Jun 2, 2025
May 25, 2024 @ 3:42am
May 25, 2024
May 20, 2024 @ 6:23pm
May 20, 2024
 Hillside trails are open except ;lower Whoop Whoop.
May 9, 2024 @ 2:34pm
May 9, 2024
 Please stay off trail until it dries. STA will post when trail is open. Thank You. STA Trail Manager.
May 9, 2024 @ 2:33pm
May 9, 2024
 Please stay off trail until it dries. STA will post when trail is open. Thank You. STA Trail Manager.
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Ideal
Avg: 3.9 (5 votes)
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        Directions to yellow-jacket trailhead (61.142230, -149.715080)

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        Trail Lists

        Routes with this trail

        22
        All killer no filler aka almost all STA hillside both directions
        15 miles • 1,933 ft • 5 • Loop •
        Want to ride all the STA hillside trails in both directions whilst repeating as little as possible. I...
        81
        STA Trails Old and New
        7 miles • 1,067 ft • 13 • Loop •
        A fun 7 mile loop that integrates the fun downhill of and with some fun winding climbs.
        Hillside Hustler #2 Archived
        4 miles • 576 ft • 2 • Loop • Race •
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Yellow Jacket

        ▼ Where is Yellow Jacket located?
        Yellow Jacket is located in Hillside Park, Anchorage, Alaska, United States. It is part of the Hillside Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 61.14223, -149.71508.
        ▼ How hard is Yellow Jacket?
        Yellow Jacket is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4.552%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Yellow Jacket?
        Yellow Jacket has 41 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 263 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 748 ft to 976 ft.
        ▼ Is Yellow Jacket a point to point trail?
        Yellow Jacket is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Yellow Jacket?
        Yellow Jacket is 4,875 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Yellow Jacket?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Yellow Jacket. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Yellow Jacket?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Yellow Jacket are:
        • July (130 activities)
        • June (80 activities)
        • August (68 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Yellow Jacket? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Yellow Jacket are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Yellow Jacket?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride Yellow Jacket. The trail is 4,875 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Yellow Jacket?
        Yellow Jacket is a very popular trail. There have been 2,898 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,516 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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