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Caribou Hills
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
| Other Names | The Hills, Center Plateau, Tustemena Lake, Ninilchik Dome, Blueberry Ridge, North Fork Deep Creek, Clam Gulch, Watermelon Trail, Kenai Peninsula |
| Last Known Status | Open |
Locally known as 'The Hills', this large area offers miles of old and rugged mining roads. The trails are open year-round but during the summer months the terrain can get muddy with deep water puddles. All vehicle types are permitted but the area is best explored on four wheels.
There are several access points but the Clam Gulch Staging Area is the most convenient since it is located right next to the highway and has plenty of turnaround room for large vehicles. Direct trail access, free parking, cabin rentals and snowmobile rentals can be found at Freddie's Roadhouse. All Seasons Campground is just a few miles away and offers 52 full hookups, plenty of tent space and cabins with full kitchens and showers.
Be sure to say thanks to the Caribou Hills Cabin Hoppers for maintaining this very popular trail system.
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 on the trail |
| Rule Enforcement |
TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | Department of Natural Resources |
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 | Ninilchik, AK | ||
| From: Homer, AK
For the Clam Gulch Staging Area: 1) Take AK-1 North about 50 miles 2) Staging area is on the right (east). For the Gravel Pit Staging Area: 1) Take AK-1 North about 35 miles 2) Turn right (east) onto Oil Well Road, continue about 17 miles. **Note: Oil Well Road is a long and rough with a few narrow and steep sections. Large trailers are not recommended. |
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 |
| Contact Info | Alaska Department of Fish And Game 3298 Douglas Place Homer, AK 99603-7942 (907) 235-8191 www.adfg.alaska.gov |
| Contact Info | Caribou Hills Cabin Hoppers P.O. Box 375 Clam Gulch, AK 99568 (907) 262-0292 (907)252-1782 akchch@gmail.com chchpres@hotmail.com www.akchch.org |
| Contact Info | All Seasons Campground 63960 Oil Well Rd Ninilchik, AK 99639 (907) 567-3396 asc@allseasonsalaska.com |
Caribou Hills Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 9/2/2015 (Thanks!)
Caribou Hills Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 9/2/2015 (Thanks!)
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TERRAIN
| Miles Of Trail | 200 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 1200 to 2000 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained | |
| Loose Dirt |  Some | |
| Hard Pack |  Little | |
| Sand | Little | |
| Mud |  Mostly | |
| Dust |  None | |
| Rocks | Some | |
| Trees | Some | |
| Steep Hills | Some | |
| Water Crossings |  Many | |
| Small Jumps | None | |
| Large Jumps | None | |
| Berms | None | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits |  Few | |
| Single Track | None | |
| Hazards | Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Some | |
 Amateur | Mostly | |
 Expert | Little |
GPS POINTS
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | On Site | Freddie's Roadhouse (907) 567-7530 |
| Diesel | 5-20 Miles (S) | Chinook Tesoro (907) 567-3473 |
 Water | On Site | Freddie's Roadhouse (907) 567-7530 |
 RV Hookup | 1-5 Miles (W) | All Seasons Campground (907) 567-3396 |
 RV Disposal | 1-5 Miles (W) | All Seasons Campground (907) 567-3396 |
| Campground | 1-5 Miles (W) | All Seasons Campground (907) 567-3396 |
 Conv Store | 5-20 Miles (S) | Chinook Tesoro (907) 567-3473 |
RIDER COMMENTS & REVIEWS