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Colorado Creek Trail
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
| Other Names | White Mountains National Recreation Area, Tolovana River Bridge, Elliott Highway, Duncan Creek Drainage, Big Bend Trail, Beaver Creek |
| Last Known Status | Open |
This trail is more commonly used in the winter by snowmobiles and sleds, but is open in the summer to all motorized vehicles under 1,500 lbs. The trail heads east along the Duncan Creek drainage toward the White Mountains National Recreation Area, climbing gently for the first ten miles, then more steeply for the next three.
The BLM does not recommend the trail for OHVs in the summer due to "wet boggy" conditions, and they rate the trail as moderate difficulty. The trail leads to Wolf Run Cabin, which was burned in a fire in 2005, but the BLM plans to rebuild it soon.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | ||
| Dates Open | May-October (wet, muddy) | |
| Other ATV Stickers Accepted | Unknown | |
| Spark Arrestor | Yes | A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles. |
| Noise Limit | Yes (96 dB) | |
| Whip Flags | Not Required | |
| Maximum Vehicle Width | ||
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | |
 Four Wheelers | Permitted | |
 UTV & SXS | Prohibited | |
 4x4 & Jeeps (registered) | Prohibited | |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Prohibited | |
| 2 Stroke Engines | No Restriction | |
| MX Helmet Required | Youth Only | Riders 17 and younger are required to wear a helmet. (RiderPlanet strongly recommends helmets for all riders.) |
 Camping | ||
 Campfires | ||
| Night Riding | Unknown | |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | keep on the trail |
| Rule Enforcement | ||
| Comment | Trail is open to use by motorized vehicles with a total Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of less than 1,500 lbs. | |
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TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | BLM, State Recreation |
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 | Fairbanks, AK | ||
| From: Fairbanks, AK
1) Take Elliot Hwy (A2) north to milepost 57 2) Staging area is at Tolovana River Bridge (small parking lot for 6-7 vehicles). |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | BLM - Eastern Interior Field Office 222 University Avenue Fairbanks, AK 99709 (907) 474-2200 (800) 437-7021 easterninterior@blm.gov www.blm.gov |
| Contact Info | Alaska Department of Natural Resources 3700 Airport Way Fairbanks, AK 99709 (907) 451-2705 (907) 269-8400 |
| Contact Info | Alaska Division of Tourism 2600 Cordova Street, Ste. 201 Anchorage, AK 99503 www.travelalaska.com |
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TERRAIN
| Approx Size | 192,000 acres (300 sq mi) | |
| Miles Of Trail | 24 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 600 to 1600 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained | |
| Single Track |  None | |
| Hazards |  Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice |  Some | |
 Amateur |  Mostly | |
 Expert |  Little |
GPS POINTS
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 30+ Miles (S) | Sourdough Fuel (907) 457-4663 |
| Diesel | 30+ Miles (S) | Sourdough Fuel (907) 457-4663 |
 Water | 5-20 Miles (SE) | Ophir Creek Campground (907) 474-2200 |
 RV Hookup | 30+ Miles (S) | Riverview RV Park (907) 488-6392 or (888) 488-6392 |
 RV Disposal | 30+ Miles (S) | Riverview RV Park (907) 488-6392 or (888) 488-6392 |
| Campground | 5-20 Miles (SE) | Ophir Creek Campground (907) 474-2200 |
 Conv Store | 30+ Miles (S) | Sourdough Fuel (907) 457-4663 |
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