Craigie Creek Road

5/5 (8 reviews)
Gold mines, mining cabins, grizzly bears, eagles, and a moderately challenging trail don't interest you? Of course they do! This trail has a little bit of everything on it and is a favorite of more than a few. Mining relics, mine shafts, mining buildings, tools, and machinery litter the valley in a ...Read More
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Highlights of Craigie Creek Road

Altitude Category IconAltitude
Beginner Category IconBeginner
Iconic Category IconIconic
Mine Category IconMine
Overland Category IconOverland
Rock Category IconRock
Highest Elevation
3909 ft
Shape of Trail
Out & Back
Typically Open
Year Round
Best Direction
N/A
Official Trail Name
Craigie Creek
Nearest Town
Willow
Nearest Services
Wasilla
Management Agency
Alaska Department of Natural Resources
District
Southcentral Regional Office

Overview

Gold mines, mining cabins, grizzly bears, eagles, and a moderately challenging trail don't interest you? Of course they do! This trail has a little bit of everything on it and is a favorite of more than a few. Mining relics, mine shafts, mining buildings, tools, and machinery litter the valley in a homage to the rich gold mining of the area that continues on today. People still actively mine this area so please be respectful of their equipment and claims. This trail sits just a couple valleys over from the popular Independence Mine State Historical Park. Do not remove any mining artifacts, leave them for everyone to enjoy.

Trail Difficulty and Assessment

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8 Waypoints
26 Trail Photos
1 Trail Concerns
8 Community Reviews
1 Video
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