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Smokejumper Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 96 Google reviews · Running trail in Anchorage, Alaska · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Smokejumper Trailhead's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Wooded hiking route featuring varied terrain, plus wildlife such as moose and bears.
What runners say about Smokejumper Trailhead
“It's easy and well maintained.”
“Beautiful trail, lots of fun.”
“Miles of flat, easy trails for a casual walk or consistent run.”
“Its dog friendly as well which my boyfriend and I really appreciate for walks and bike rides.”
Beautiful trail, lots of fun. It's easy and well maintained. Good for any new hiker or someone who just wants to see some nature.
One of the better lower Hillside trails for winter biking. Great as its own loop or as a way of connecting with the other plentiful winter biking trails in Far North Bicentennial Park.
Another of the excellent trails and nature areas afforded by forward thinking and planning! Always a debt of thanks is due to those folks who appreciated the integration of community and nature, of conservation and utilization; who researched, planned, and worked to achieve these gems! 💎
Connects to Campbell Airstrip trails. Varied terrain and vegetation. Many parts of the trail are isolated enough that many dog owners are comfortable letting their dogs off-leash. Good trails for biking, too. Bear and moose show up every once in a while, so make noise.
Trail conditions & character
“Many parts of the trail are isolated enough that many dog owners are comfortable letting their dogs off-leash.”
“Not so good for mountain bikers as the best singletrack is a ways away, and the gravel trails leading out of the parking lot are boring to ride”
“Not so good for mountain bikers as the best singletrack is a ways away, and the gravel trails leading out of the parking lot are boring to ride”
Plan your run at Smokejumper Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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