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Fish Creek Trail
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
| Other Names | Gunn Creek, Upper Fish Lake, Wolverine Mountain, Gakona River, Chistochina River, Rock Lake, Paxton, Caribou Lake, Swampy Lakes |
| Last Known Status | Open |
This 4x4 trail heads east and winds near Fish Lake and other smaller lakes. There are several water crossings and users must only cross at designated crossings. The area is known as a good fishing destination.
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 | Yes | |
| Whip Flags | Not Required | |
| 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 | vehicles must stay on trail |
| Rule Enforcement |
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TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | State Forest |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | (None) |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Good |
| Recommended Stay | Full Day |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Paxson, AK | ||
| From: Fairbanks, AK
1) Take SR-2/Richardson Hwy south about 165 miles 2) Staging area is located on the east side of highway at mile post 190. |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | Alaksa Department of Fish And Game P.O. Box 605 Delta Junction, AK 99737-0605 (907) 895-4484 www.adfg.alaska.gov |
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TERRAIN
| Miles Of Trail | 20 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 2750 to 3500 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Unknown | |
| Loose Dirt |  Little | |
| Hard Pack | Little | |
| Sand | Little | |
| Mud |  Mostly | |
| Dust | Little | |
| Rocks |  Some | |
| Trees |  Few | |
| Steep Hills | Some | |
| Water Crossings | Some | |
| Small Jumps |  None | |
| Large Jumps | None | |
| Berms | None | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | None | |
| Single Track | None | |
| Hazards | Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Little | |
 Amateur | Mostly | |
 Expert | Some |
GPS POINTS
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 5-20 Miles (S) | Meier's Lake Roadhouse (907) 822-3151 |
| Diesel | 5-20 Miles (S) | Meier's Lake Roadhouse (907) 822-3151 |
 Water | 5-20 Miles (S) | Meier's Lake Roadhouse (907) 822-3151 |
 RV Hookup | 5-20 Miles (S) | Meier's Lake Roadhouse (907) 822-3151 |
 RV Disposal | 5-20 Miles (S) | Meier's Lake Roadhouse (907) 822-3151 |
| Campground | 5-20 Miles (S) | Paxson Lake Campground (907) 822-3217 |
 Conv Store | 5-20 Miles (S) | Meier's Lake Roadhouse (907) 822-3151 |
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