Eklutna Lakeside Trail

Palmer · Alaska

12.8 mi

Distance

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Net Elevation

2h 19m

Est. Time

Peak Elevation

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Difficulty

Green Circle

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Conditions

Rain
55°
45°
62°
3 mph
Gust12 mph
4:16 AM
11:34 PM
Damp

0.2" of rain expected today.

Trails may be slightly damp in shaded areas

0.25 in forecast rain in the next 48 hours28% top-layer soil moisture

This looks like a wetter week around the trail, with 3 days showing meaningful rain chances.

Best Window This Week

Friday

a high near 64°F, little expected rain, 2% rain chance

Forecast data via Open-Meteo.

About This Trail

Eklutna Lakeside Trail is a 12.8-mile mountain bike trail near Palmer, Alaska. RidePal marks it as a green circle trail with a gravel surface. Key stats include an estimated ride time of 2h 19m, which helps when comparing it with nearby Palmer rides. Use the RidePal map to view the full trail route, compare nearby options, and plan around local riding conditions in Palmer.

Mountain Biking in Palmer

Palmer is one of the mountain biking hubs in Alaska, with mapped trail coverage on RidePal. Use Eklutna Lakeside Trail as a starting point to compare nearby routes by distance, difficulty, surface, elevation profile, and ride time.

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Trail Details

Surface

Gravel

Technical Rating

Green Circle

Trail Width

Wide Singletrack

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Eklutna Lakeside Trail FAQ

Where is Eklutna Lakeside Trail?

Eklutna Lakeside Trail is a mountain bike trail near Palmer, Alaska. RidePal maps the route, trail stats, photos, reviews, and nearby rides for this area.

How difficult is Eklutna Lakeside Trail?

Eklutna Lakeside Trail is 12.8 miles long, rated green circle, with a gravel surface, with an estimated ride time of 2h 19m. Check the map and recent conditions before riding.

What are the current riding conditions for Eklutna Lakeside Trail?

Recent rain or elevated top-layer soil moisture suggests softer dirt near this trail today. The current forecast suggests Friday because a high near 64°F, little expected rain, 2% rain chance.

What other mountain bike trails are near Eklutna Lakeside Trail?

Nearby RidePal trail pages in Palmer include Rabbit Field Trail, Fossil Beds Trail, Teepee Ridge Trail, Morgan Horse Trail, Campus Middle Trail. Use the nearby trails section to compare distance, difficulty, and route style.

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