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Eureka Trails
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
| Other Names | Moore Lake Trail, Winter Lakes Trail, Crosswind Lake Trail, Five Mile Trail, Ewan Lake Trail, Gunsight Mountain, Tahneta Pass, Monument Mountain, Lake Louise, Matanuska Glacier, Matanuska River, Sheep Mountain, Nelchina, Old Man Creek |
| Last Known Status | Open |
This popular area has over 150 miles of trails and several access points. The most popular place to park is at a gravel pit located about 2 miles east past the Eureka Lodge. The main staging area has plenty of flat parking and turnaround room for large trailers. Eureka Lodge also offers additional parking and has 20 RV spots with electric hookups, cabin rentals, hotel rooms and a restaurant.
The trails can get very muddy during spring thaw and inclement weather but can also get dusty during dry conditions. The trail system has a little of everything that ranges from steep hill climbs, ruts, deep mud and water holes and rocks. During the winter months the trails are used 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 | keep vehicle on trail |
| Rule Enforcement |
TERRAIN
| Miles Of Trail | 150 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 3200 to 4000 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Not Rated, Not Maintained | |
| Loose Dirt |  Little | |
| Hard Pack |  Some | |
| Sand |  None | |
| Mud |  Mostly | |
| Dust | Some | |
| Rocks | Some | |
| Trees | Some | |
| Steep Hills | Some | |
| Water Crossings |  Few | |
| Small Jumps | None | |
| Large Jumps | None | |
| Berms | Few | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | Some | |
| Single Track | None | |
| Hazards | Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Little | |
 Amateur | Mostly | |
 Expert | Some |
TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | State Forest |
GPS POINTS
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 1-5 Miles (W) | Eureka Lodge (907) 822-3808 |
| Diesel | 1-5 Miles (W) | Eureka Lodge (907) 822-3808 |
 Water | 5-20 Miles (E) | Tolsona Wilderness Campground (907) 822-3865 |
 RV Hookup | 5-20 Miles (E) | Tolsona Wilderness Campground (907) 822-3865 |
 RV Disposal | 5-20 Miles (E) | Tolsona Wilderness Campground (907) 822-3865 |
| Campground | 5-20 Miles (E) | Tolsona Wilderness Campground (907) 822-3865 |
 Conv Store | 1-5 Miles (W) | Eureka Lodge (907) 822-3808 |
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 | Glenallen, AK | ||
| From: Palmer, AK
1) Take AK-1/Glenn Highway North about 125 miles 2) Look for a large gravel pit on the left (north) side of the highway, stage here. |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | Alaska Department of Natural Resources 550 W. 7th Ave, Suite 1260 Anchorage, AK 99501-3557 (907) 269-8400 alaskastateparks.facebook@alaska.gov dnr.alaska.gov |
| Contact Info | Eureka Lodge 128 Glenn Hwy Glennallen, AK 99588 (907) 822-3808 eurekalodge@eurekaak.net info@eureka.com |
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