Meadow Creek Drainage Circumnavigation (AK)

Anchorage, Alaska, United States

17.7 miles (28.5 km) · 8,275 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Meadow Creek Drainage Circumnavigation (AK) is a 17.7-mile loop route in Anchorage, Alaska, United States, gaining 8,250 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 6.0 miles gaining 4,448 feet at an average 10.4% grade. Only 25% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	17.7 mi (28.5 km)
Elevation gain	8,275 ft (2,522 m)
Average gain	468 ft per mile (89 m per km)
Longest climb	6.0 mi, 3,311 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	48.3%
Runnable	25% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	16.8 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	4%
Mild uphill	7%
Moderate uphill	6%
Steep uphill	35%
Mild downhill	8%
Moderate downhill	6%
Steep downhill	34%

Questions about Meadow Creek Drainage Circumnavigation (AK)

How much elevation gain does Meadow Creek Drainage Circumnavigation (AK) have?

Meadow Creek Drainage Circumnavigation (AK) has 8,275 ft (2,522 m) of elevation gain over 17.7 miles (28.5 km). That averages 468 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Meadow Creek Drainage Circumnavigation (AK)?

The difficulty score for Meadow Creek Drainage Circumnavigation (AK) is 16.8 of 100. That is harder than 86.5% of routes at a similar distance. About 25% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Meadow Creek Drainage Circumnavigation (AK)?

The longest climb on Meadow Creek Drainage Circumnavigation (AK) runs 6.0 miles (9.7 km) and gains 3,311 ft (1,009 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 48.3%.