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Circle-Fairbanks Historic Trail
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
| Other Names | Cleary Summit, 55 Mile Trail, Chena Hot Springs, Mcmanus Creek, Twelvemile House, Twelve Mile Summit, Smith Creek, Frozenfoot Creek, Mt. Ryan, Twin Buttes, Dexter Creek, Crane Creek |
| Last Known Status | Open |
This old mining trail offers miles of scenic mountain views, numerous creek crossings. There are two staging areas, one near Cleary Summit and one near Twelve Mile Summit.
The trail is usually not passable until June and is very popular with ATVs and 4x4s. The terrain has a lot of sharp rocks and is really more of a slow and leisurely type of ride. During the winter months the trails can be explored by snowmobiles.
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 | ||
| 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 | |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | 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 | Cleary Summit, AK | ||
| Address | Fish Creek Road, Fairbanks, AK 99712 | ||
| From: Fairbanks, AK
1) Take AK-2 North about 9 miles 2) Turn right (east) onto Fairbanks Creek Road, continue .8 miles 3) Staging area is on the right. For the Twelve Mile Summit Staging Area: 4) Continue north past the intersection for Fairbanks Creek Road about 60 miles 5) Staging area is on the right (south). |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | Fairbanks Area State Forestry Office 3700 Airport Way Fairbanks, AK 99709 (907) 451-2600 dnr.alaska.gov |
Circle-Fairbanks Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 7/25/2017 (Thanks!)
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TERRAIN
| Approx Size | 64,000 acres (100 sq mi) | |
| Miles Of Trail | 55 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 1500 to 3100 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained | |
| Loose Dirt |  Mostly | |
| Hard Pack |  Little | |
| Sand |  None | |
| Mud | Mostly | |
| Dust | Little | |
| Rocks |  Some | |
| Trees | Some | |
| Steep Hills |  Many | |
| Water Crossings | Many | |
| Small Jumps | None | |
| Large Jumps | None | |
| Berms | None | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | None | |
| Single Track | None | |
| Intersections | Some | |
| Rider Traffic | Some | |
| Hazards |  Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Little | |
 Amateur | Mostly | |
 Expert | Some |
GPS POINTS
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 5-20 Miles (SW) | Sourdough Fuel (907) 457-4663 |
| Diesel | 5-20 Miles (SW) | Sourdough Fuel (907) 457-4663 |
 Water | 5-20 Miles (SW) | Tanana Valley Campground & RV Park (907) 456-7956 |
 RV Hookup | 5-20 Miles (SW) | Tanana Valley Campground & RV Park (907) 456-7956 |
 RV Disposal | 5-20 Miles (SW) | |
| Campground | On Site | |
 Conv Store | 5-20 Miles (SW) | Sourdough Fuel (907) 457-4663 |
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