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Eska Creek Falls
Eska Creek Falls
Not maintained for winter usage.  

TRAILS: 

     Motorized: 4.1 miles, dirt surface, 4 - 6 ' wide, moderate to difficult.

     Non-Motorized: Construction of a new 2.8 mile non-motorized singletrack trail began in late July, 2011.  1.1 miles of trail has been completed to date. Trail construction to resume in May 2012.

 PARKING LOT:  Small off-road parking for up to five vehicles.

 Directions: From the Glenn Highway in Sutton, go north on the Jonesville Road for 2.5 miles. Take a left (up the hill) just past the small community of Eska. Follow the rough, narrow dirt road for an additional 1.4 miles, staying to the left at each of the several "Y's" and park at  a small primitive parking area, just large enough for several vehicles. Not recommended for vehicles with low clearance. Motorized users take a right at the "Y" just past the parking area. Non-motorized users can follow the double track left fork of the "Y"  for .4 miles to the start of the new single track trail.

INFORMATION:  This page to be updated in spring 2012. 

AMENITIES: None (backcountry trail system.)  
 
Crevasse Moraine X-C Skiing and Hiking Trails

Crevasse Moraine X-C Skiing and Hiking Trails

OPEN                                                                                                            2/3/2012

WEATHER:  Temperature is  21 F

SNOWFALL: 1"  on 2/3/2012

TOTAL:  37"

BASE: 5"

GROOMING: SKATING and TRACKS  2/1/2012

TRAILS: 25 KM of looped X-C Ski trails. 

PARKING LOT: open - access road - snow tires recommended-icy

CLASSIFICATION: Beginner  to Expert.

OTHER:  

COMMENTS:  If you find trees down on the trail call 745-9690 and report the location, size, and type. Thank You

AMENITIES:  Restroom is on site at trailhead.  $3 Parking Fee.   Dog waste station at trailhead for animal owners to pick up and dispose of animal waste. Horse included

LOCATION:  Trailhead is located at mile 1.9 Palmer/Wasilla Highway at the end of Loma Prieta Drive.  Parking lots are at the bottom of the hill.

 
 
Hatcher Pass Mile 10.6 - Government Peak Lot

Hatcher Pass Mile 10.6 - Government Peak Lot

Open                                                                                         Updated 2/3/2012

WEATHER: Snowing. Temperature was  21 F  

LATEST  SNOW:  3" on  2/2/2012

YEARLY SNOW TOTAL: 69"

SNOW BASE:  12"

GROOMING: Packed the sledding hill and set tracks on the X-C Ski loop on 2/2/2012.

TRAILHEAD PARKING LOT:   Plowed on 2/2/2012

LOCATION:  Turn left off Hatcher Pass Road at Mile 10.6 and proceed up to the parking lot.

COMMENTS: restroom on site. The parking lot offers easy access for backcountry skiing in the surrounding glades and slopes of Government Peak.

CAUTION - SLEDDERS TO THE RIGHT, SNOWBOARDERS TO THE LEFT

KEEP YOUR SLEDS UNDER CONTROL

PLEASE PICK UP AFTER YOURSELVES.

THE GOVERNMENT PEAK MANAGEMENT UNIT IS CLOSED TO SNOWMACHINES. PLEASE PARK AT THE GOLD MINT TRAILHEAD TO ACCESS ALL THE AREAS OF HATCHER PASS CURRENTLY OPEN TO MOTORIZED USE. 

SPECIAL EVENTS: 
 
Matanuska River Park X-C Ski Trails
Open:                                                                                       2/3/2012

Conveniently located near Palmer off the old Glenn Highway just past the cemetary, the Matanuska River Park is a nice spot for a walk, winter bike ride, or ski on the 3 km of groomed trails winding through a campground closed for winter. There's also an ungroomed 3 km singletrack trail system that winds through stands of huge cottonwoods with views of the Matanuska River.

WEATHER:  Temperature is  21 F.

GROOMING:  Trails are groomed for skating and tracks set for diagonal striding on 2/2/2012. Singletrack trails are boot and ski packed.

SNOWFALL: 1" FELL ON 2/3/2012

BASE: 6"

GROOMING: groomed for skate and classic XC skiing, walkers please stay toward side of trail opposite set ski tracks. Thanks for your cooperation.

TRAILHEAD: park on either side of front gate

CLASSIFICATION: Beginner.

INFORMATION: Located at mile 17.4 of the Old Glenn Highway

COMMENTS:   Dog waste station at entrance for animals owners to clean up after their pets.

AMENITIES: Permanent restroom open in lower park campground inner loop.

CAMPGROUND closed  until Spring opening 

 Contact Warren at 745-9690
 
Trapper Creek Elementary Nordic Ski Trails

Trapper Creek Elementary Nordic Ski Trails

OPEN                                                                           Updated 2-3-2012

 

WEATHER:   Temperature is  20*f Snow tonight

LATEST SNOWfALL:  14" 

ACCUMULATION:  58"

TRAIL BASE: 20"

GROOMING:  packed, Groomed for skating & Tracks set

PARKING LOT: Park adjacent to the basketball courts

CLASSIFICATION: Beginner

COMMENTS:

AMENITIES:

INFORMATION: Rick Ernst with Trapper Creek Nordic Ski Club - 733-2721

LOCATION: School trail located at mile 2.5 Petersville Road

 

 
 
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