Near Marten Trail
Intersecting trails about half way through. Double stroller and my blue healer on leash taking a jog with me.
Near Marten Trail
Otter Loop meets Martin Trail here.

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Marten Trail

5.0 (1 Rating)
Nice wide grassy trail with some rocks and dirt. They mow it in summer and groom it for skate and xc skiing in winter.
1.8
mi
Distance
28
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingFall ColorsFishingLakeSwimmingWildflowersWildlife
Access Issues
You have to take either X Lake or Otter Loop to get to this portion of the Talkeetna Lake Trails. $5 parking fee or annual fee.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.8mi
Distance
28ft
Elevation Gain
28ft
Elevation Loss
10%
Max Grade
425ft
High Point
402ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
Nice wide well-marked trail. Read the signs and make sure you stay on the loop or you'll end up on the larger trail system getting extra miles. Trail markers are black for Martin Trail

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Contributors
Melissa Burns