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Ballaine Lake – Ballaine Lake & Picnic Shelter loop from College

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United States

Alaska

Fairbanks North Star Borough

College

Ballaine Lake – Ballaine Lake & Picnic Shelter loop from College

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Ballaine Lake – Ballaine Lake & Picnic Shelter loop from College

01:13

9.98km

150m

Running

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

Last updated: July 20, 2026

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3.08 km

Ballaine Lake

Highlight • Lake

The University of Alaska Fairbanks' slogan is 'Naturally Inspiring' and they take great pride in the trail system near the university. Ballaine Lake is just one of the lakes that can be explored on this network of pathways. There are many potential loops and routes in the surrounding area.

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3.16 km

Ballaine Lake & Picnic Shelter

Highlight • Lake

Beautiful spot near Fairbanks with a lovely lake and stunning mountain views. You'll find a small pavilion and parking area by the crystal-clear waters.

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7.32 km

Bicycle Bumps Trail

Highlight (Segment) • MTB Park

This is a summer-only trail, and one of the older bike trails in this area. As the name suggests, it's lots of bump-eriffic fun and you might just want to ride a few loops of it with the nearby Powerline/Commuter Trail. Travel is allowed in both directions. In the winter this is designated as a ski-only trail.

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9.78 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 their lungs out. The race is run on the Saturday closest to the summer solstice and does happen late at night, although the faster runners will be done before midnight actually arrives.

The race course is run as a point-to-point, ending in Pioneer Park with a shuttle back to the starting point. But you can always run it out-and-back, or tackle just a portion of the course, if you're looking for some training.

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9.98 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.78 km

1.49 km

716 m

Surfaces

7.72 km

839 m

817 m

354 m

179 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (200 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

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Wednesday 5 August

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12°C

6 %

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Ballaine Lake – Ballaine Lake & Picnic Shelter loop from College

Ballaine Lake

Ballaine Lake & Picnic Shelter

Bicycle Bumps Trail

Start of Midnight Sun 10k course

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