The best MTB trails in Far North Bicentennial Park

This packed-gravel doubletrack isn't just part of the trail network here in Campbell Tract. It's also an important part of the route known as the Tour of Anchorage. Technically the Tour of Anchorage is a ski marathon, but there is a bike division and the overall route is very popular for recreation all year 'round. The north end of this trail is very close to another trail known as Rover's Run, which is closed every year to reduce the risk of dangerous (and sometimes fatal) bear encounters. Please respect the warning signs and trail closure, for your safety.

This dirt/gravel singletrack trail is fun to ride, but it's not the sort of fast, swooping trail you'll find elsewhere. It's also very popular with runners and walkers and once you're past the first, deceptively wide and easy-looking portion, there really isn't room to pass on this narrow track. If you want to beat the (relative) crowds, you can always ride the nearby road to the other end of the trail. Wildlife sightings are very common here, especially when fish are running in the nearby creek.

This is one of the very few bike-designated trails in Chugach State Park. It's set for beginner to intermediate riders, and one-way travel is recommended from the Glen Alps Trailhead to Prospect Heights. Keep an eye out for hikers who might wander onto the trail, and for wildlife like bears and moose, both of which are commonly sighted in this area. When biking in Chugach State Park (and actually all of Alaska) you should always know how to handle wildlife encounters and consider carrying bear spray for extra protection.

This is a fun, non-technical ride with a few surprisingly pretty viewpoints over Campbell Creek Gorge. Some parts of the trail do get pretty grassy by mid to late summer, especially toward the southeast end as you rejoin the Powerline Trail. Be alert for hikers on this shared trail. Loose dogs and wildlife sightings are all common in the area, too.

This stretch of fun, flowing singletrack is unidirectional, so make sure you pay close attention to trail signage.

Traffic runs both ways on this intermediate singletrack trail, so keep a sharp eye out! Walkers and runners sometimes wander onto the trail too, especially since it intersects the multi-use Gasline Trail.

Because the Prospect Heights Trailhead is only a few miles from the Glen Alps Trailhead and they're both connected by bikeable trails, they make good alternatives to each other. If one is full, you might as well head to the other. With that said, Prospect Heights tends to be a bit less crowded than Glen Alps.

This stretch of the Powerline Trail, between the Prospect Heights and Glen Alps trailheads, is fairly straight and not very technical. If you're heading south you can look forward to almost three miles of constant uphill at varying grades. If you're heading north, you can look forward to the corresponding extended downhill. Watch out for hikers and for other bikers who may emerge from the few connecting side trails.