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- Mountain Bike
43 trails
- E-Bike
8 trails
- Hike
56 trails
- Trail Running
56 trails
- Snowshoe
8 trails
- Backcountry Ski
8 trails
Region Details
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Region Status
Caution as of Jun 18, 2026Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 49
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 43
- Trails E-Bike
- 8
- Trails Hike
- 56
- Trails Trail Running
- 56
- Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
- 2
- Trails Snowshoe
- 8
- Trails Backcountry Ski
- 8
- Total Distance
- 88 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 31 miles
- Total Descent
- 11,605 ft
- Total Vertical
- 3,518 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 3,529 ft
- Reports
- 53
- Photos
- 69
- Ridden Counter
- 2,741
Articles
The Best Hike in Every State
Apr 14, 2019 from outsideonline.com
Alpine scrambles and beachfront strolls; multi-day singletrack adventures and quick urban escapes; soaring trees and rolling sand dunes—every...
Sub Regions
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Caines Head State Recreation Area
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Two Lakes Park
- 3
Popular Seward Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 4.9 • 8 miles • 2,105 ft • 317 •
starts at its namesake trailhead. After a very quick downhill out of the gate, the route climbs up through big forest. The trail is somewhat wide for singletrack and a bit technical with roots and rocks. Stay straight when the trail...
• 95 ★ 0.0 • 7 miles • 341 ft • 95 •
Popular black diamond difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating with a 341 ft black diamond climb. It features bridge. On average it takes 1 hour16 minutes to complete this trail.
• 80 ★ 5.0 • 5 miles • 130 ft • 44 •
Popular white difficulty paved path. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 53 minutes to complete this trail.
• 65 ★ 5.0 • 7 miles • 809 ft • 41 •
The south end of the trail is at about mile 11.5 of the Seward Highway at the Divide ski area trailhead. The north end of the trail starts at approximately 1/2 mile from the north end of the Primrose Trail. This trail travels through...
• 55 ★ 1.5 • 7 miles • 1,488 ft • 37 •
From ~MP 6.5 of the Seward Highway, head up Bear Lake Rd. until it ends at Bleth St. The trail heads into the woods on the north side of the "L" intersection. The trail winds alongside Bear Lake for a couple of miles before making a...
• 50 ★ 0.0 • 1 mile • 31 ft • 15 •
Moderately popular white difficulty paved path. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 42 minutes to complete this trail.
• 45 ★ 0.0 • 3,337 ft • 61 ft • 7 •
Moderately popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions.
Photos of Seward Mountain Bike
Videos of Seward Mountain Bike
trail: Lost Lake Trail
5:33 |
237 |
Jul 6, 2020
trail: Lost Lake Trail
0:55 |
331 |
Sep 24, 2018
trail: Lost Lake Trail
0:27 |
219 |
Oct 2, 2016
trail: Lost Lake Trail
4:33 |
238 |
Jul 20, 2016
trail: Lost Lake Trail
5:22 |
579 |
Oct 24, 2012
trail: Lost Lake Trail
14:09 |
87 |
Feb 17, 2025 , Seward
trail: Lost Lake Trail
3:26 |
250 |
Sep 12, 2022 , Seward
youtuber
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trail: Lost Lake Trail
15:08 |
327 |
Sep 8, 2022 , Seward
Current Trail Warnings
| status | trail | date | condition | user | info |
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| Mount Marathon Trail | Jun 12, 2026 @ 12:57pm (America/Anchorage) Jun 12, 2026 | Ideal | benmathews | Hike technically closed though the city... | |
| Slutty Fuel | Jun 12, 2026 @ 12:57pm (America/Anchorage) Jun 12, 2026 | Wet | benmathews | Hike deadfalls and high water make this... | |
| Flip Flop | Jun 12, 2026 @ 12:57pm (America/Anchorage) Jun 12, 2026 | Ideal | benmathews | Hike |
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meridian Lakes (Iditarod NHT) | Jun 18, 2026 @ 7:22am (America/Anchorage) Jun 18, 2026 | Ideal | Brantgrifka | ||
| Lower Fairy Forest | Jun 12, 2026 @ 12:57pm (America/Anchorage) Jun 12, 2026 | Ideal | benmathews | ||
| Lost Lake Trail | Jun 4, 2026 @ 11:26am (America/Anchorage) Jun 4, 2026 | Variable | RyanBoBr0a | ||
| Resurrection Bay Bike Path | Sep 2, 2025 @ 7:44am Sep 2, 2025 | Unknown | Slocum | ||
| Caines Head - Coastal Trail | Aug 1, 2025 @ 11:29am Aug 1, 2025 | Variable | icthus13 SanFelasco | ||
| INHT - Primrose Trail | Aug 4, 2024 @ 8:31pm Aug 4, 2024 | Dry | wolfdoodle5017 | ||
| Lost Lake Spur | Jul 17, 2024 @ 5:26am Jul 17, 2024 | Wet | bam907 | ||
| Up to lost | Jul 17, 2024 @ 5:26am Jul 17, 2024 | Wet | bam907 | ||
| Ptarmigan Creek Trailhead | Jun 19, 2024 @ 2:22pm Jun 19, 2024 | Ideal | ceqinak | ||
| Skyline Trail | Jun 15, 2024 @ 2:33am Jun 15, 2024 | Snow Cover Partial | VanessaGC0bHY |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knsuhlir | ridden | trail | activity #97566539 | Jun 22, 2026 @ 9:18am 24 hours |
| michael1969 | ridden | trail | activity #97421679 | Jun 20, 2026 @ 12:15pm 3 days |
| Brantgrifka | add | report | activity #97265213 | Jun 18, 2026 @ 11:24am Jun 18, 2026 |
| lreeger | wishlist | trail | activity #97233925 | Jun 17, 2026 @ 10:58pm Jun 17, 2026 |
| KathyMc | add | photo | activity #97107519 and 2 more | Jun 16, 2026 @ 7:09am Jun 16, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | This is not a mountain bike trail it’s is to... | May 31, 2025 @ 2:13pm May 31, 2025 | ||
| trail | Haha not arguing with the... | May 2, 2025 @ 1:37pm May 2, 2025 | ||
| trail | Fantastic trail for MTB. A tough uphill but... | Jul 8, 2024 @ 6:51pm Jul 8, 2024 | ||
| trail | Surprisingly fun MTB ride if you happen to be... | Jul 8, 2024 @ 6:48pm Jul 8, 2024 | ||
| trail | Having run this ill say that this really is... | Jul 8, 2024 @ 6:47pm Jul 8, 2024 |
Local Badges
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10 Blue Trails2 awarded -
Epic Mountain Bike Climb 2k11 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge3 awarded -
Mountain Biking 100k Badge0 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k11 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge3 awarded
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seward Community Bike Park | skill park | Seward |
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 43 | 76 miles | 10,571 ft | 29 miles | 2,848 ft | #2,953 | #1,039 | 62 | 53 | 1,588 | ||
| E-Bike | 8 | 6 miles | 26 ft | 1 mile | 453 ft | #7,024 | #2,117 | 38 | 19 | |||
| Hike | 56 | 88 miles | 11,604 ft | 31 miles | 3,517 ft | #2,666 | #1,025 | 9 | 53 | 2 | 1,421 | |
| Trail Running | 56 | 88 miles | 11,604 ft | 31 miles | 3,517 ft | #2,707 | #769 | 53 | 289 | |||
| ATV/ORV/OHV | 2 | 1,726 ft | 151 ft | 16 ft | 5 | |||||||
| Snowshoe | 8 | 6 miles | 564 ft | 1 mile | 3,517 ft | #1,085 | #551 | 1 | 6 | |||
| Backcountry Ski | 8 | 6 miles | 564 ft | 1 mile | 3,517 ft | #560 | #169 | 26 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Seward
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What are the best places to ride in Seward?
Seward has 3 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Seward?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Seward are:
- Lost Lake Trail (4.6/5)
- Meridian Lakes (Iditarod NHT) (4.2/5)
- Finger Blaster (4.1/5)
- Seward Highway Bike Path (4.1/5)
- Skyline Trail (3.7/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Seward?
Based on ride log data, the most popular months to ride in Seward are:
- July (46 activities)
- August (27 activities)
- June (25 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Seward?
There are 12 parking locations listed in Seward. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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