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Middle Fork Trail

Wednesday, December 11, 2024

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Other Names

Gulkana River, Gillespie Creek, Sourdough Controlled Use Area

Last Known StatusOpen

This popular 4x4 trail is about 10 miles long and eventually ends at the Gulkana River. The trail can get very muddy and is rated as moderately difficult. During the winter months the trail is open to snowmobiles. Meier’s Lake Roadhouse offers full RV hookups, motel rooms, log cabin rentals, a gas station and a restaurant.

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REGULATIONS

Permit Required
Dates OpenYear-Round
Other ATV Stickers AcceptedUnknown
Spark ArrestorYesA spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles.
Noise LimitNo
Whip FlagsNot Required
Maximum Vehicle WidthNo Restriction
Allow Dirt Bikes, Trail Bikes and Motorcycles Motorcycles & Dirt BikesPermitted
Allow All Terrain Vehicles / Quads / Four Wheelers Four WheelersPermitted
Allow Utility Terrain Vehicles, Side by Sides (SXS), RZR UTV & SXSPermitted
Allow 4x4 Jeeps, SUVs and 4 x 4 Trucks with License Plates 4x4 & Jeeps (registered)Permitted
Dune Buggy & Sand Rail
4x4 (unregistered)		Permitted
2 Stroke EnginesNo Restriction
Camping / Overnight RV Parking Camping
Campfire Restrictions Campfires
Night RidingUnknown
Trail BlazingProhibitedstay on trails
Rule Enforcement
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TYPE OF AREA

AreaMotorized Trails
LandBLM

FEES & PASSES

Parking(None)
Entry(None)
Riding(None)
Camping(None)

RATINGS

Our RatingRatingGood
Recommended StayFull Day
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DRIVING DIRECTIONS

Nearest CityGlennallen, AK
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From: Fairbanks, AK
1) Take SR-2/Richardson Hwy South about 180 miles
2) Staging area is located at mile post 169.5 (look for a large gravel pit) on the west side of the highway.

OFFICIAL CONTACTS

Contact InfoBLM - Glennallen Field Office
P.O. Box 147
Glennallen, AK 99588
(907) 822-3217
ak_gfo_generaldelivery@blm.gov
www.blm.gov

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TERRAIN

Miles Of Trail10
Climate TypeForest
Elevation2700 to 3200 ft.
Trail MaintenanceMarked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained
Loose DirtThis trail has some loose dirt.Some
Hard PackThe trail has little hard pack terrain.Little
SandThis trail has no sandy areas.None
MudThe trail has mostly mud after it rains.Mostly
DustThe trail has no dust on typical days.None
RocksThis trail has little rocks.Little
TreesThe trail has many trees.Many
Steep HillsThis trail has some steep hills.Some
Water CrossingsThe trail has few water crossings.Few
Small JumpsThis trail has no small jumps.None
Large JumpsThis trail has no large jumps.None
BermsThe trail has no berms.None
Sand/Gravel PitsThis BLM land has no sand or gravel pits.None
Single TrackThis BLM land has no single track trails.None
HazardsThis trail has few hazards.Few(hazards assumed marked but use caution)
Easy Terrain NoviceThis trail has little beginner terrain.Little
Moderate Terrain AmateurThis trail has mostly intermediate level terrain.Mostly
Difficult Terrain ExpertThis trail has some expert terrain.Some

GPS POINTS

KEY SERVICES

Gasoline Gasoline1-5 Miles (N)Meier's Lake Roadhouse (907) 822-3151
Diesel Diesel1-5 Miles (N)Meier's Lake Roadhouse (907) 822-3151
Potable Water Water1-5 Miles (N)Meier's Lake Roadhouse (907) 822-3151
RV Hookups RV Hookup1-5 Miles (N)Meier's Lake Roadhouse (907) 822-3151
RV Dump Station RV Disposal1-5 Miles (N)Meier's Lake Roadhouse (907) 822-3151
Primitive Camping Campground1-5 Miles (N)Meier's Lake Roadhouse (907) 822-3151
Convenience Store Conv Store1-5 Miles (N)Meier's Lake Roadhouse (907) 822-3151
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