Matanuska-Susitna Borough

Trails

The Matanuska-Susitna Borough is located in south central Alaska, an area of the state blessed with spectacular scenery, natural history and an abundance of wildlife. The Landscape and history is dramatic and diverse. Trails provide access to this beautiful country and offer unique experiences around every bend.

Several Borough Trails require a parking pass. See our eCommerce Site to get Annual, or Day passes.

Alcantra Trail System - Open


Last Update: 12/18/24
Length:
2 miles
Snow Depth:
1
Surface:
Paved, 6’ wide
Grooming:
Groomed

Seasons

Winter Spring Summer Fall

Amenities

Parking Area Public Toilet Facilities Trashcan at Trailhead

Uses

Disk Golf Hiking Jogging Mountain Biking Skiing Snow Shoeing Walking

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Aurora Dog Musher Trail System - Not a Borough Trail


Last Update: 11/15/24
Length:
16 miles
Surface:
Snow - groomed for dog sled racing – 3’- 8’ wide
Grooming:
Ungroomed

Seasons

Winter Spring Fall

Amenities

Parking Area Public Toilet Facilities Trashcan at Trailhead

Uses

Mushing Skiing

Website

Ayrshire Road Winter Snowmachine Trailhead - Open


Last Update: 11/25/24
Length:
20 miles
Snow Depth:
5
Surface:
Snow - 3’- 8’ wide
Grooming:
Ungroomed

Seasons

Winter Spring Fall

Amenities

Parking Area Public Toilet Facilities Trashcan at Trailhead

Uses

Mushing Skiing Snow Machines Snow Shoeing

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Bear, Moose, Fox Trails and Matanuska Greenbelt - Open


Last Update: 08/05/24
Grooming:
Ungroomed

Seasons

Winter Spring Summer Fall

Amenities

Public Toilet Facilities

Uses

Hiking Mountain Biking Snow Shoeing Walking

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Big Lake Area Snowmachine Trails - Not a Borough Trail


Last Update: 11/15/24
Surface:
Snow
Grooming:
Ungroomed

Seasons

Winter Spring

Amenities

Parking Area Public Toilet Facilities Trashcan at Trailhead

Uses

Ice Fishing Jogging Mountain Biking Mushing Skiing Snow Machines Snow Shoeing Walking

Website

Crevasse Moraine Trail System - Open


Last Update: 12/04/24
Length:
10 miles
Snow Depth:
3
Surface:
Dirt and gravel surface, 4’- 8’ wide
Grooming:
Groomed

Seasons

Winter Spring Summer Fall

Amenities

Parking Area Public Toilet Facilities Trashcan at Trailhead

Uses

Hiking Jogging Mountain Biking Skiing Sledding Snow Shoeing Walking

More Info

Denali State Park - Not a Borough Trail


Last Update: 11/15/24
Grooming:
Ungroomed

Seasons

Winter Spring Summer Fall

Amenities

Parking Area Public Toilet Facilities Trashcan at Trailhead

Uses

Hiking Jogging Skiing Snow Shoeing Walking

Website

Eska Creek Falls - Open


Last Update: 04/26/24
Grooming:
Ungroomed

Seasons

Winter Spring Summer Fall

Amenities

Parking Area

Uses

Hiking Jogging Mountain Biking Skiing Snow Shoeing Walking

More Info

Eureka Area Trails - Not a Borough Trail


Last Update: 03/16/23
Grooming:
Ungroomed

Seasons

Winter Spring Fall

Amenities

Parking Area Public Toilet Facilities Trashcan at Trailhead

Uses

Jogging Mountain Biking Mushing Skiing Snow Machines Snow Shoeing Walking

Website

Fish Lake Multi-Use Trails - Open


Last Update: 11/15/24
Length:
3 miles

Seasons

Winter Spring Fall

Amenities

Uses

Jogging Skiing Walking

More Info

Government Peak Rec Area Winter Trails - Open


Last Update: 11/27/24
Length:
16 miles
Surface:
Please see attached brochure
Grooming:
Groomed

Seasons

Winter Spring Fall

Amenities

Parking Area Public Toilet Facilities Trashcan at Trailhead

Uses

Hiking Mountain Biking Skiing Snow Shoeing Walking

More Info

Government Peak Recreation Area Summer Trails - Open


Last Update: 07/04/24
Length:
8 miles
Surface:
Varies
Grooming:
Ungroomed

Seasons

Spring Summer Fall

Amenities

Parking Area Public Toilet Facilities Trashcan at Trailhead

Uses

Hiking Jogging Mountain Biking Walking

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Haessler–Norris Trail System - Open


Last Update: 11/15/24
Surface:
Snow
Grooming:
Groomed

Seasons

Winter Spring Fall

Amenities

Parking Area

Uses

Jogging Mountain Biking Mushing Skiing Snow Machines Snow Shoeing Walking

More Info

Hatcher Pass State Recreation Area - Not a Borough Trail


Last Update: 11/16/24
Surface:
Snow or dirt and gravel
Grooming:
Ungroomed

Seasons

Winter Spring Summer Fall

Amenities

Parking Area Public Toilet Facilities Trashcan at Trailhead

Uses

Hiking Jogging Mountain Biking Skiing Sledding Snow Machines Snow Shoeing Walking

Website

Kroto Creek Winter Trailhead - Open


Last Update: 11/12/20
Length:
13 miles
Surface:
Snow - 3’- 8’ wide

Seasons

Winter

Amenities

Parking Area Public Toilet Facilities Trashcan at Trailhead

Uses

Jogging Mountain Biking Mushing Skiing Snow Machines Snow Shoeing Walking

More Info

Lake Louise Snowmachine Trails - Not a Borough Trail


Last Update: 11/15/24
Surface:
Snow
Grooming:
Ungroomed

Seasons

Winter Spring Fall

Amenities

Parking Area Public Toilet Facilities Trashcan at Trailhead

Uses

Hiking Jogging Mountain Biking Skating Skiing Snow Machines Snow Shoeing Walking

Website

Lazy Mountain Recreation Area - Open


Last Update: 12/16/24
Length:
3 miles
Snow Depth:
3
Surface:
Grass and dirt surface, 5’- 8’ wide
Grooming:
Groomed

Seasons

Winter Spring Summer Fall

Amenities

Parking Area Public Toilet Facilities Trashcan at Trailhead

Uses

Hiking Jogging Skiing Snow Shoeing Walking

More Info

Matanuska Peak Trail - Open


Last Update: 07/29/24
Length:
5 miles
Surface:
Dirt surface, 2’- 4’ wide
Grooming:
Ungroomed

Seasons

Winter Spring Summer Fall

Amenities

Parking Area Trashcan at Trailhead

Uses

Hiking Jogging Snow Shoeing Walking

More Info

Matanuska River Park Trails - Open


Last Update: 12/02/24
Length:
4 miles
Snow Depth:
3
Surface:
Dirt, gravel, and some rock causeways, 2'-4' wide
Grooming:
Groomed

Seasons

Winter Spring Summer Fall

Amenities

Parking Area Public Toilet Facilities Trashcan at Trailhead

Uses

Hiking Jogging Mountain Biking Skiing Snow Shoeing Walking

More Info

Morgan Horse Trail - Open


Last Update: 12/04/24
Length:
2 miles
Snow Depth:
5
Surface:
natural surface
Grooming:
Ungroomed

Seasons

Winter Spring Summer Fall

Amenities

Parking Area Public Toilet Facilities Trashcan at Trailhead

Uses

Hiking Jogging Mountain Biking Skiing Snow Shoeing Walking

More Info

Nancy Lake & Willow State Recreations Areas - Not a Borough Trail


Last Update: 05/25/21
Length:
10 miles
Surface:
Snow or dirt
Grooming:
Groomed

Seasons

Winter Spring Summer Fall

Amenities

Parking Area Public Toilet Facilities Trashcan at Trailhead

Uses

Hiking Ice Fishing Jogging Mushing Skiing Snow Machines Snow Shoeing Walking

Website

Palmer-Moose Creek Trail - Open


Last Update: 08/05/24
Length:
6 miles
Grooming:
Ungroomed

Seasons

Winter Spring Summer Fall

Amenities

Parking Area

Uses

Hiking Jogging Skiing Snow Shoeing Walking

More Info

Pioneer Ridge Austin Helmers Trail - Open


Last Update: 08/08/24
Length:
12 miles
Surface:
Dirt and rock surface, 1’ to 2’ wide
Grooming:
Ungroomed

Seasons

Winter Spring Summer Fall

Amenities

Parking Area Public Toilet Facilities Trashcan at Trailhead

Uses

Hiking Jogging Snow Shoeing Walking

More Info

Plumley-Maud - Open


Last Update: 12/04/24
Length:
3 miles
Snow Depth:
1
Grooming:
Ungroomed

Seasons

Winter Spring Summer Fall

Amenities

Parking Area

Uses

Hiking Jogging Mountain Biking Skiing Snow Machines Snow Shoeing Walking

More Info

Settlers Bay Coastal Trails - Open


Last Update: 12/04/24
Length:
7 miles
Snow Depth:
3
Surface:
Gravel and packed dirt
Grooming:
Ungroomed

Seasons

Winter Spring Summer Fall

Amenities

Parking Area Public Toilet Facilities Trashcan at Trailhead

Uses

Hiking Jogging Mountain Biking Skiing Snow Shoeing Walking

More Info

Sheep Mountain Trail System - Not a Borough Trail


Last Update: 12/31/20
Grooming:
Ungroomed

Seasons

Winter Spring Summer Fall

Amenities

Parking Area Public Toilet Facilities Trashcan at Trailhead

Uses

Hiking Mountain Biking Skiing Snow Machines Snow Shoeing Walking

Website

Skeetawk Hatcher Pass Mile 10.6 Alpine Area - Not a Borough Trail


Last Update: 11/15/24
Snow Depth:
41
Grooming:
Ungroomed

Seasons

Winter Spring Summer Fall

Amenities

Parking Area Public Toilet Facilities Trashcan at Trailhead

Uses

Hiking Jogging Skiing Sledding Snow Shoeing Walking

Website

Ski Hill Nordic Ski Trails - Closed


Last Update: 11/13/17

Seasons

Winter Spring Fall

Amenities

Parking Area

Uses

Skiing

More Info

Talkeetna Elementary Nordic Ski Trail - Closed


Last Update: 03/08/18

Seasons

Winter Spring Fall

Amenities

Parking Area

Uses

Skiing

More Info

Talkeetna Lakes Ski Trails - Open


Last Update: 11/15/24
Length:
9 miles
Snow Depth:
21
Surface:
Dirt, grass, 2'-8' wide
Grooming:
Groomed

Seasons

Winter Spring Summer Fall

Amenities

Parking Area Public Toilet Facilities Trashcan at Trailhead

Uses

Hiking Ice Fishing Jogging Mountain Biking Skating Skiing Snow Shoeing Walking

More Info

Trapper Creek / Petersville Winter Trails - Closed


Last Update: 11/15/24
Length:
20 miles
Grooming:
Ungroomed

Seasons

Winter Spring Fall

Amenities

Parking Area

Uses

Mushing Skiing Snow Machines

More Info

Trapper Creek Community Center Nordic Ski Trails - Open


Last Update: 04/28/15
Length:
2 miles
Grooming:
Groomed

Seasons

Winter Spring Fall

Amenities

Parking Area

Uses

Skiing

More Info

Trapper Creek Elementary Nordic Ski Trails - Closed


Last Update: 07/22/21
Length:
2 miles

Seasons

Spring

Amenities

Parking Area

Uses

Skiing

More Info

West Butte Trail - Open


Last Update: 07/29/24
Length:
2 miles
Surface:
Gravel, Wood Stairs, Geo-block hardened Dirt Surface, 2'-6' Wide
Grooming:
Ungroomed

Seasons

Winter Spring Summer Fall

Amenities

Parking Area Public Toilet Facilities Trashcan at Trailhead

Uses

Hiking Jogging Snow Shoeing Walking

More Info

Willow Area Trails - Not a Borough Trail


Last Update: 11/15/24
Grooming:
Groomed

Seasons

Winter Spring Summer Fall

Amenities

Parking Area

Uses

Jogging Mountain Biking Mushing Skiing Snow Machines Snow Shoeing Walking

Website