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Petersville Road
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
| Other Names | Peters Creek, Trapper Creek, Mt. Mckinley, Forks Roadhouse, Alaska Range, Talkeetna Mountains, Cache Creek Gold Mine, Kroto Creek |
| Last Known Status | Open |
Once an old wagon road used by miners, this area is now a popular ATV trail that leads toward the historic mining town of Petersville. The trail is mostly flat with a few slight elevation changes but offers spectacular mountain and canyon views, several water crossings and goes near some old mines.
The area has a short window of time where it is not snow covered which is usually between July and August (anything earlier or later can be unpredictable). The trail is primarily used during the summer months by ATVs, UTVs and dual sport motorcycles. During the winter months the area can be explored by snowmobiles.
There are several small turnouts along the road but for larger vehicles the preferred place to stage is near Kroto Creek.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | No | |
| 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 | Some Areas | (camp in developed sites only) |
 Campfires | ||
| Night Riding | Unknown | |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | keep on designated trails |
| Rule Enforcement |
TERRAIN
| Miles Of Trail | 75 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 900 to 2000 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Not Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained | |
| Loose Dirt |  Little | |
| Hard Pack |  Mostly | |
| Sand |  None | |
| Mud |  Some | |
| Dust | Little | |
| Rocks | Little | |
| Trees |  All | |
| Steep Hills |  Few | |
| Water Crossings | None | |
| Small Jumps | None | |
| Large Jumps | None | |
| Berms | None | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | None | |
| Single Track | None | |
| Roads | Mostly | |
| Shade |  Many | |
| Hazards | Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Mostly | |
 Amateur | Some | |
 Expert | Little |
TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | Department of Natural Resources |
GPS POINTS
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 5-20 Miles (E) | Trapper Creek Inn (907) 733-2302 |
| Diesel | 5-20 Miles (E) | Trapper Creek Inn (907) 733-2302 |
 Water | 5-20 Miles (E) | Trapper Creek Inn (907) 733-2302 |
 RV Hookup | 5-20 Miles | Trapper Creek Inn (907) 733-2302 |
 RV Disposal | 5-20 Miles (E) | Trapper Creek Inn (907) 733-2302 |
| Campground | 5-20 Miles (NE) | Lower Troublesome Creek Campground (907) 269-8400 |
 Conv Store | 5-20 Miles (E) | Trapper Creek Inn (907) 733-2302 |
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 | Trapper Creek, AK | ||
| From: Anchorage, AK
1) Take SR-1 North about 35 miles 2) Turn left (north-west) onto SR-3, continue about 80 miles 3) Turn left (west) onto Petersville Road, continue about 13 miles (road turns to dirt around mile 10) 4) Staging area is on the right (north). |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | Alaska Department of Natural Resources 550 W. 7th Ave, Suite 1260 Anchorage, AK 99501-3557 (907) 269-8400 dnr.alaska.gov |
Petersville Road Trail Photo
Photo Credit: 2013 Cache Creek Adventures LLC
Petersville Road Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 7/14/2016 (Thanks!)
Petersville Road Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 9/4/2013 (Thanks!)
Petersville Road Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 6/8/2015 (Thanks!)
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