MTB TRAIL STATS

Avg Rating:	2 trail reviews
Status: Open updated 7/31/08 by AK_Dan Closed Open Wet / Sketchy	Difficulty: Intermediate
Length: 24 miles	Global Rank: 1413
Tread: Singletrack	Configuration: Other
Ridden: 5	Wishlist: 12
Avg. Speed: 6.59 mph	Avg. Time: 4hr 15min

 

  
reviewed by JDH on July 5, 2009

This is an Intermediate trial as far as technical difficulty but as for endurance, this is the longest 24 mile ride in Alaska. The north trailhead is located right after the Turnagain pass rest area, mile marker 64 and comes out close to mile marker 33 by the small town of Moose Pass. From the north the trail starts off pretty technical with lots of roots, rock and washout areas then transitions into an alpine meadow within the first couple miles and the trail narrows down to a foot a crossed. About 8 miles in there are a couple cliff hanger sections. Then you hit the lake at the top of Johnson Pass, this section is very over grown and the plants will lodge little spines into your shins so wear something to cover your legs. Mid way along the lake there is a short section that can have up to a foot of water, be careful some parts can be really deep. A couple miles after the lake you’ll start the long bomber downhill which seems to last about 5 miles. At this point the trail starts to roller coaster, steep up hills with short just as steep down hills. About 20 miles into it you’ll come to the back side of Upper Trail Lake; this section is the only part with cell phone coverage. This part of the ride has a lot of rocky spots and you shadow the lake till shortly before you pop out to the south trailhead. This is some of the best back country riding out there. This is defiantly a 2 or more person ride (if you screw up and burn in hard) there might not be another person along the southern part of the trail for days. Bug dope is a must and PLEASE remember this is BEAR COUNTRY, so bells might be a good idea. A great place to gather after the north to south ride is the Trail Lake Lodge Restaurant for a few beers and some great food.* Review edited 7/6/2009

* Review edited 7/6/2009

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reviewed by adamzz on July 7, 2008

This trail was awesome- gorgeous, technical in stretches but too bad, and a perfect blend of climbing and bomber downhill. Just watch out for the mosquitoes depending on the time of year.

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