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Sheep Creek Trail loop from Fairbanks

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United States

Alaska

Fairbanks North Star Borough

Fairbanks

Sheep Creek Trail loop from Fairbanks

Moderate

4.6

(5086)

13,756

riders

Sheep Creek Trail loop from Fairbanks

02:19

33.3km

340m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 19, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 2.28 km for 53 m

After 4.16 km for 55 m

After 27.3 km for 55 m

After 28.9 km for 161 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

17.2 km

Inner and Outer Loop trails (Happy Valley Trails)

Highlight • Trail

There are two main trail loops here: the Inner Loop and the Outer Loop, which are arranged just as their names imply. Both are fun, swooping single-track with enjoyable features …

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20.6 km

Sheep Creek Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This starts out as a roadside run, then dives into the trees along Sheep Creek Road. If you'd like, you can use this route to connect the University of Alaska …

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26.6 km

Viewpoint

27.8 km

Start of Midnight Sun 10k course

Highlight • Trail

The University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) Patty Center serves as the start of the Midnight Sun Run, a fun 10k that encourages runners to wear costumes and spectators to cheer …

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33.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.15 km

9.11 km

8.70 km

2.71 km

2.31 km

1.26 km

105 m

Surfaces

13.5 km

12.9 km

3.11 km

2.57 km

1.31 km

Elevation

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

Weather

Today

Sunday 5 July

22°C

9°C

70 %

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