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Red Rock Canyon Trail

Thursday, January 4, 2024

Trail Map

Other Names

Rainbow Mountain, Rainbow Ridge, Miller Creek, Canwell Glacier, Richardson Highway, Eel Glacier, Delta River

Last Known Status

Open

This old mining road winds through a checkerboard of state, federal and private lands. The trailhead can be easily accessed off the Richardson Highway at mile marker 214. From here there is a large gravel parking area to stage and unload machines.

Most of the trail is made up of hard packed gravel with sections of scattered sharp rocks and several seasonal creek crossings. Various bushes Elevation ranges from light to moderate, making this a relaxing ride.

This trail offers some nice mountain views and winds through a few narrow but colorful canyons. The area may be covered in snow and ice well into late spring. Call for current conditions.

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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
Campfires
Night Riding	Unknown
Trail Blazing	Prohibited	vehicles must stay on trail
Rule Enforcement

TERRAIN

Approx Size	12,800 acres (20 sq mi)
Miles Of Trail	20
Climate Type	Forest
Elevation	2500 to 4500 ft.
Trail Maintenance	Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained
Loose Dirt	None
Hard Pack	Mostly
Sand	None
Mud	Little
Dust	Little
Rocks	Some
Trees	Few
Steep Hills	Some
Water Crossings	Some
Small Jumps	None
Large Jumps	None
Berms	None
Hazards	Few	(hazards assumed marked but use caution)
Novice	Some
Amateur	Mostly
Expert	Little

TYPE OF AREA

Area	Motorized Trails

Land	BLM, Private, State Mining Claims

GPS POINTS

KEY SERVICES

Gasoline	30+ Miles (S)	Meier's Lake Roadhouse (907) 822-3151
Diesel	30+ Miles (S)	Meier's Lake Roadhouse (907) 822-3151
Water	30+ Miles (S)	Meier's Lake Roadhouse (907) 822-3151
RV Hookup	30+ Miles (S)	Meier's Lake Roadhouse (907) 822-3151
RV Disposal	Paxson, AK
Campground	30+ Miles (S)	Paxson Lake Campground (907) 822-3217
Conv Store	30+ Miles (S)	Meier's Lake Roadhouse (907) 822-3151

FEES & PASSES

Parking	(None)
Entry	(None)
Riding	(None)
Camping	(None)

RATINGS

Our Rating	Good
Recommended Stay	Full Day
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DRIVING DIRECTIONS

Nearest City

Paxson, AK

Trail Map

From: Fairbanks, AK
1) Take SR-2 South about 95 miles
2) Turn right (south) onto SR-4/Richardson Hwy, continue 52 miles
3) Look for a gravel road on the left (east) about .4 miles past mile post 214. Trail starts here.

**Note: If coming from the south the trailhead is located about .6 miles past mile post 213 on the right (east).