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Moose Meadows
Moose Meadows

A winter multi-use 2.0-mile trail in Girdwood, Alaska that is great for all levels of skiing and biking. Flat, easy trails system that connects to the 5K Nordic Loop

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5K Nordic Loop
5K Nordic Loop

The 5K Nordic Loop is one of the newest trails in Girdwood. It’s a multi-use trail in the fall and summer but converts to ski-only in the winter. This trail sits in the lower Winner Creek Drainage and parallels the famous Winner Creek Trail from Alyeska Resort.

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Upper Iditarod Trail
Upper Iditarod Trail

Upper part of the Historic Iditarod trail that passes through Girdwood. This section of the trail marries up with Winner Creek Trail by Crow Creek Mine.

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Alyeska North Face Trail 
Alyeska North Face Trail 

The Alyeska North Face Trail is 2.5 miles with an elevation gain of 2500 feet so it’s not for the faint of heart. The trail opened in 2009 and has been a local favorite ever since. The switchback trail is wide, well-defined with some incredible views of the Girdwood Valley and Turnagain Arm.

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