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A great through-trail through classic Kenai Peninsula singletrack.


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Map Key

23.7

Miles

38.2

KM

Singletrack

1,517' 462 m

High

518' 158 m

Low

2,094' 638 m

Up

2,247' 685 m

Down

3%

Avg Grade (2°)

26%

Max Grade (15°)

Dogs Off-leash

E-Bikes Not Allowed

Description

Riding this trail north to south is most popular; however, there are fun descents on both ends of the trail. The north and south trailheads are 30 miles apart on the Seward Highway for shuttling cars.

By mid or late June, the trail is usually overgrown and becomes a little less fun. Downed trees across the trail and numerous shallow water crossings are often present in early or mid June. Trail tread is mostly fast and flowy, but there are plenty of shorter sections of rock and root gardens. Unlike Resurrection Pass, Devil's Pass, or Lost Lake, riding above treeline is limited to a mile or two at the pass. Two lakes at the pass provide an opportunity to cool off and have lunch.

Contacts

Shared By:

Owen Means with improvements by Willie Merrill

Trail Ratings

  4.6 from 13 votes

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in Portage

#1187

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  4.6 from 13 votes
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#1

in Portage

#2

in Alaska

#1,187

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Photos

Early on the Johnson Pass Trail headed south.
Aug 7, 2016 near Girdwood, AK
Johnson Pass Trail North.
Jun 13, 2016 near Girdwood, AK
Biking along summit lake on the Johnson Pass Trail.
Aug 7, 2016 near Girdwood, AK

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