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Crown Point Mine Trail
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
| Other Names | Chugach National Forest, Kenai Peninsula, Eastern Kenai Peninsula, Seward Ranger District, Solar Mountain |
| Last Known Status | Open |
This trail is 5.6 miles long and is generally open for riding around June through September (exact dates vary). The terrain mainly consists of hard pack gravel and rocky sections with some tree roots. Visitors may encounter a snow covered trail well into June. The trail is often muddy and is best explored in an ATV or UTV.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | ||
| Dates Open | June 1 - March 31 | |
| 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 | Yes (50 inches) | narrow terrain |
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | |
 Four Wheelers | Permitted | (maximum width 50 inches) |
 UTV & SXS | Permitted | (maximum width 50 inches) |
 4x4 & Jeeps (registered) | Prohibited | |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Prohibited | |
| 2 Stroke Engines | No Restriction | |
| MX Helmet Required | Yes | |
 Camping | ||
 Campfires | ||
| Night Riding | Unknown | |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | stay on the trail |
| Rule Enforcement |
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TERRAIN
| Approx Size | 12,800 acres (20 sq mi) | |
| Miles Of Trail | 5 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 785 to 4500 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained | |
| Loose Dirt |  Little | |
| Hard Pack |  Mostly | |
| Sand |  None | |
| Mud |  Some | |
| Dust | Little | |
| Rocks | Little | |
| Trees |  All | |
| Steep Hills | Some | |
| Water Crossings |  Few | |
| Small Jumps | None | |
| Large Jumps | None | |
| Berms | None | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | None | |
| Single Track | None | |
| Roads | None | |
| Shade | Some | |
| Hazards | Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Some | |
 Amateur | Mostly | |
 Expert | Little |
TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | National Forest |
GPS POINTS
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 5-20 Miles (S) | Essential 1 (907) 224-8041 |
| Diesel | 5-20 Miles (S) | Essential 1 (907) 224-8041 |
 Water | 1-5 Miles (SW) | Trail River Campground (907) 743-9500 |
 RV Hookup | 5-20 Miles (S) | Bear Creek RV Park (907) 224-5725 or (877) 924-5725 |
 RV Disposal | 5-20 Miles (S) | Bear Creek RV Park (907) 224-5725 or (877) 924-5725 |
| Campground | 1-5 Miles (SW) | Trail River Campground (907) 743-9500 |
 Conv Store | 5-20 Miles (S) | Essential 1 (907) 224-8041 |
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 | Crown Point, AK | ||
| Address | Crown Point Mine Road, Crown Point, AK 99631 | ||
| From: Seward, AK
1) Take Highway 9 North approx. 24 miles 2) Turn right (east) on Crown PT Mine Road #343. |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | Chugach National Forest - Seward Ranger District 334 4th Avenue, P.O. Box 390 Seward, AK 99664 (907) 224-3374 mailroom_r10_chugach@usda.gov www.fs.usda.gov |
Crown Point Mine Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 8/7/2014 (Thanks!)
Crown Point Mine Trail Photo
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Crown Point Mine Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 10/13/2015 (Thanks!)
Crown Point Mine Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 10/13/2015 (Thanks!)
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