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Osar Lake Trail
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
| Other Names | Maclaren Summit, Osar Lake, Tangle Lakes, Maclaren River Basin |
| Last Known Status | Open |
This trail is about 8 miles long and connects to Osar Lake. Between the months of August and September the trail is heavily used by hunters.
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 | No Restriction | (camp anywhere) |
 Campfires | ||
| Night Riding | Unknown | Not Recommended |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | no trailblazing |
| Rule Enforcement |
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TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | BLM, DNR |
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 90 miles 2) Veer right to stay onto SR-8/Richerdson Hwy, continue 80 miles 3) Turn right (north-west) onto SR-8/Denali Hwy, continue about 35 miles (road eventually turns to gravel) 4) Staging area is on the left (south). |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | BLM - Glennallen Field Office P.O. Box 147 Glennallen, AK 99588 (907) 822-3217 ak_gfo_generaldelivery@blm.gov www.blm.gov |
| Contact Info | Alaska DNR - Southcentral Regional Land Office 550 W. 7th Ave, Suite 1260 Anchorage, AK 99501-3557 (907) 269-8508 (907) 269-8552 cliff.larson@alaska.gov |
| Contact Info | Alaska Department of Transportation P.O. Box 112500 Juneau, AK 99811-2500 (907) 465-3900 511.alaska.gov |
| Comment | Contact info for current road conditions. |
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TERRAIN
| Miles Of Trail | 8 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 3100 to 3400 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 |
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 30+ Miles (E) | Paxson Inn & Lodge (907) 822-3330 |
| Diesel | 30+ Miles (E) | Paxson Inn & Lodge (907) 822-3330 |
 Water | 5-20 Miles (E) | Tangle Lake Campground (907) 822-3217 |
 RV Hookup | 30+ Miles (SE) | Paxson Inn & Lodge (907) 822-3330 |
 RV Disposal | 30+ Miles (SE) | Paxson Inn & Lodge (907) 822-3330 |
| Campground | 5-20 Miles (E) | Tangle Lake Campground (907) 822-3217 |
 Conv Store | 30+ Miles (E) | Paxson Inn & Lodge (907) 822-3330 |
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