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Belanger Pass Trail
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
| Other Names | Syncline Mountains, Belanger Pass, Alfred Creek, Flume Creek, Chickaloon Trail System, Chickaloon-Knik-Nelchina Trail System, Gunsight Mountain, Chugach Mountain Range |
| Last Known Status | Open |
This 13 mile route makes its way up Belanger Pass and around the Syncline Mountains to the union of Flume Creek and Alfred Creek.
The trail is moderately challenging but has gradual elevation climbs and eventually goes past the tree line. The terrain mainly consists of hard pack and loose rocks and wide mud puddles and a few deep water crossings.
The trailhead has a paved parking lot, vault toilets, a picnic table and informational kiosk. As of this writing there is no fee to ride.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | ||
| Dates Open | Year-Round | |
| Other ATV Stickers Accepted | Unknown | |
| Spark Arrestor | Yes | A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles. |
| Noise Limit | ||
| Whip Flags | ||
| Maximum Vehicle Width | No Restriction | |
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | |
 Four Wheelers | Permitted | |
 UTV & SXS | Permitted | |
 4x4 & Jeeps (registered) | Permitted | |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Permitted | |
| 2 Stroke Engines | No Restriction | |
 Camping | ||
 Campfires | ||
| Night Riding | Unknown | |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | no trailblazing |
| Rule Enforcement |
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TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | BLM, believed to be State of Alaska |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | (None) |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  |
| Recommended Stay | Full Day |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Palmer, AK | ||
| Address | 135 Glenn Highway Palmer, AK 99645 | ||
| From: Palmer, AK
1) Take AK-1/Glenn Highway North about 70 miles 2) Turn left (north) onto gravel road at approximately Mile 123. |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | BLM - Anchorage Field Office 4700 BLM Road Anchorage, AK 99507-2599 (907) 267-1246 (800) 478.1263 blm_ak_afo_general_delivery@blm.gov www.blm.gov |
| Contact Info | Alaska Division of Tourism 2600 Cordova Street, Ste. 201 Anchorage, AK 99503 info@alaska.org www.travelalaska.com |
Belanger Pass Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 8/30/2014 (Thanks!)
Belanger Pass Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 1/20/2021 (Thanks!)
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TERRAIN
| Miles Of Trail | 13 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 3250 to 4300 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained | |
| Loose Dirt |  Little | |
| Hard Pack |  Mostly | |
| Sand |  None | |
| Mud |  Some | |
| Dust | Little | |
| Rocks | Some | |
| Trees | Some | |
| Steep Hills |  Many | |
| Water Crossings | Some | |
| Small Jumps | None | |
| Large Jumps | None | |
| Berms | None | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | None | |
| Single Track | None | |
| Roads | None | |
| Shade |  Few | |
| Hazards | Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Some | |
 Amateur | Mostly | |
 Expert | Little |
GPS POINTS
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 5-20 Miles (NE) | Eureka Lodge (907) 822-3808 |
| Diesel | 5-20 Miles (NE) | Eureka Lodge (907) 822-3808 |
 Water | 5-20 Miles (NE) | Eureka Lodge (907) 822-3808 |
 RV Hookup | 1-5 Miles (NE) | Eureka Lodge (907) 822-3808 |
 RV Disposal | 30+ Miles (NE) | Tolsona Wilderness Campground (907) 822-3865 |
| Campground | 30+ Miles (NE) | Tolsona Wilderness Campground (907) 822-3865 |
 Conv Store | 5-20 Miles (NE) | Eureka Lodge (907) 822-3808 |
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