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Off-Road Trails in Alaska

Discover the best off-road trails in Alaska. Browse trail maps, check difficulty ratings, and find your next adventure — whether you're looking for a quick ride or an all-day expedition.

Learn more about Ice Bridge Road
Ice Bridge Road

Ice Bridge Road

Ice Bridge Road is a gravel/silt/muddy backroad route where you can travel from Chetwynd BC to the southside of Fort St. John. Predominantly used for oil and gas access with numerous fracking and well sites in the region. Entire area is also utilized for Offroading, ATV's, and Hunting (Elk, Moose an...
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Total Miles
8.4
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Purches Creek
Purches Creek

Purches Creek

On the Willow side of Hatchers Pass. When you cross over the bridge about 2.5 miles, you will find a lot on your right, then about another mile and half on the left will be the trailhead. This trail offers a wide variety of terrains. You have some hill climbing, water crossing, mountainside riding, ...
Learn more about Purches Creek

Total Miles
11.6
Tech Rating
6Moderate
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Spring
Learn more about Sunset Road
Sunset Road

Sunset Road

Similar to a number of the backroads in the area, these roads are predominantly developed for oil and gas. The roads have washboards throughout and are firm. However, with rain, they become very damaged, rutted, and slippery. An SUV or car on these roads is not recommended; when wet, ruts can be up ...
Learn more about Sunset Road

Total Miles
11.6
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Stewart Lake Road
Stewart Lake Road

Stewart Lake Road

Enter this trail from the south off Highway 97 on Stewart Lake Road. This route has about 8 kilometers of pavement but turns to gravel/dirt/muddy/sandy road. It will eventually take you to Stewart Lake Recreational Site where you can camp, fish, boat, and explore. However, numerous different roads b...
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Total Miles
24.4
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Alexander Mackenzie Heritage Trail
Alexander Mackenzie Heritage Trail

Alexander Mackenzie Heritage Trail

The Alexander Mackenzie Heritage Trail is one of the most challenging overland routes in North America. The trail can take 1-2 weeks to complete, depending on the amount of deadfall on the trail that needs to be cleared. It is not uncommon to have to clear hundreds of trees in order to make your way...
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Total Miles
147.8
Tech Rating
8Difficult
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Knik Glacier
Knik Glacier

Knik Glacier

The Knik Glacier Trail is a system that offers a wide variety of pathways to take to get back to the Glacier. This ride has lots of photo opportunities. It's a great weekend ride due to it being 25 minutes from Wasilla and an hour from Anchorage. Go out and have some fun!
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Total Miles
20.3
Tech Rating
6Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Boulder Mountain Access Road
Boulder Mountain Access Road

Boulder Mountain Access Road

Boulder Mountain Road is a dirt/mud/grassy road access point to get you from the highway near Barrier BC to a lot of different road systems where you can travel to hundreds of lakes. The road is more mud and dirt with a grassy section taking over the trail. There have been a number of flat tires on ...
Learn more about Boulder Mountain Access Road

Total Miles
11.5
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Whitebottom Road
Whitebottom Road

Whitebottom Road

The Whitebottom Road is an access point that follows the beautiful Skeena River. The road is maintained when logging activities are going on but could deteriorate if not maintained. It has washboarding, potholes, and some small washouts along the route. There are numerous pullouts and old open pit a...
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Total Miles
11.8
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Dasque Road
Dasque Road

Dasque Road

This route is a spur off of the Whitebottom Road. It is a narrow route with mostly single-lane traffic. There are km markers for using radio communications along the route due to the narrow nature of the road. Most of the route travels alongside the Skeena River as well as a Transmission line where ...
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Total Miles
7.1
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Winter, Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about Dunn Lake Road
Dunn Lake Road

Dunn Lake Road

Beautiful route that takes you through mountains lakes and forests. There are multiple areas where you can camp and explore in the area. This route does take you through First Nation lands which is marked. Please be respectful when traveling through these areas so they remain open to all users. Snow...
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Total Miles
7.1
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Telkwa 116 Road
Telkwa 116 Road

Telkwa 116 Road

116 Road is a spur off the mainline route that travels up and over a known Ancient Landslide called the "Bulbus Toe". A lot of great views with areas to camp just off the roadway. The area will make for good hunting as well. This road was created to accommodate a transmission line relocation.
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Total Miles
7.5
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Winter, Fall
Learn more about Jackfish Road
Jackfish Road

Jackfish Road

Route is 90% gravel but the first short section is paved. This road is heavily used for construction, oil and gas as well as farmers and ranchers. Many options for exploring the area from this main line and will take you to a number of different lakes and recreational sites. There is also a lot of f...
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Total Miles
35
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Winter, Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about Telkwa 1000 Road
Telkwa 1000 Road

Telkwa 1000 Road

Telkwa 1000 Road starts at a low elevation and works its way along an existing 500kv transmission line corridor. There are a number of small spur roads that you can adventure, but most go to the transmission line structures. Beautiful part of the province with awesome views as well.
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Total Miles
10.4
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Jamieson Creek Road to Spruce Wilderness Resort
Jamieson Creek Road to Spruce Wilderness Resort

Jamieson Creek Road to Spruce Wilderness Resort

The route between both locations is pretty well maintained as it is mostly traveled on the Jamieson Creek Road until you turn off into a spur road that ends up at the Spruce Wilderness Resort. This resort is a fantastic rustic fishing lodge on the shore of Bonaparte Lake and has full-service cabin r...
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Total Miles
6.9
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about F985 - Glacier Hunting
F985 - Glacier Hunting

F985 - Glacier Hunting

The goal was to see if I could make it to the largest glacier in Europe, Vatnajokull. There are many tourist areas to see the glacier and with it still being winter (March) many F roads in Iceland are closed to rental vehicles, even with 4wd. Most require the big arctic trucks which are so cool. F98...
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Total Miles
7.6
Tech Rating
6Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer
Learn more about Whitewood Lake Rec Site to Windfall Lake Rec Site
Whitewood Lake Rec Site to Windfall Lake Rec Site

Whitewood Lake Rec Site to Windfall Lake Rec Site

As you travel on the Jamieson Creek Road you hit a number of Recreational campsites. This route will take you from the Whitewood Recreational site to the Windfall Recreational site. The Whitewood site is basically right along the edge of the road but when you pull up to Windfall Recreational site yo...
Learn more about Whitewood Lake Rec Site to Windfall Lake Rec Site

Total Miles
9.8
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Barriere Lake Road
Barriere Lake Road

Barriere Lake Road

Barriere Lake Road is the heart of the road system that takes you can access from the town of Barriere. There are a number of spur roads and full logging trails to go and explore along the route but the main access point is to the lakes where you can camp and fish on the beautiful green waters of th...
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Total Miles
7.3
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Cassy Road
Cassy Road

Cassy Road

Cassy Road is a road that navigates through rivers, creeks, and a major transmission line corridor. There are a number of spur roads to explore while out on this trail and the road is in fairly decent condition. I suspect it is maintained only in the spring summer and fall and would be a tough acc...
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Total Miles
9.8
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about The Dalton Highway
The Dalton Highway

The Dalton Highway

The Dalton Highway is an industrial haul road that sees frequent travel of large trucks and equipment. The road is maintained year-round and is traversable by passenger vehicles. AWD or 4x4 is recommended but not required. Cell reception is limited and will be unavailable outside of Coldfoot, Galbra...
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Total Miles
830.1
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Summer, Spring
Learn more about Viking Village - Iceland
Viking Village - Iceland

Viking Village - Iceland

This is a gravel two-track road that you enter off of the main ring road that loops around Iceland. This is not a technical road at all but does have some drifting black volcanic sand near the end. You are going down this road for the amazing view back of the ocean side mountains with a Viking Villa...
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Total Miles
3.8
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

ATV trails in Alaska

Explore ATV-friendly trails in Alaska. These trails are accessible for vehicles up to 50 inches wide, perfect for ATVs and smaller off-road machines.

Learn more about Ice Bridge Road
Ice Bridge Road

Ice Bridge Road

Ice Bridge Road is a gravel/silt/muddy backroad route where you can travel from Chetwynd BC to the southside of Fort St. John. Predominantly used for oil and gas access with numerous fracking and well sites in the region. Entire area is also utilized for Offroading, ATV's, and Hunting (Elk, Moose an...
Learn more about Ice Bridge Road

Total Miles
8.4
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Purches Creek
Purches Creek

Purches Creek

On the Willow side of Hatchers Pass. When you cross over the bridge about 2.5 miles, you will find a lot on your right, then about another mile and half on the left will be the trailhead. This trail offers a wide variety of terrains. You have some hill climbing, water crossing, mountainside riding, ...
Learn more about Purches Creek

Total Miles
11.6
Tech Rating
6Moderate
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Spring
Learn more about Sunset Road
Sunset Road

Sunset Road

Similar to a number of the backroads in the area, these roads are predominantly developed for oil and gas. The roads have washboards throughout and are firm. However, with rain, they become very damaged, rutted, and slippery. An SUV or car on these roads is not recommended; when wet, ruts can be up ...
Learn more about Sunset Road

Total Miles
11.6
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Stewart Lake Road
Stewart Lake Road

Stewart Lake Road

Enter this trail from the south off Highway 97 on Stewart Lake Road. This route has about 8 kilometers of pavement but turns to gravel/dirt/muddy/sandy road. It will eventually take you to Stewart Lake Recreational Site where you can camp, fish, boat, and explore. However, numerous different roads b...
Learn more about Stewart Lake Road

Total Miles
24.4
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall

UTV/side-by-side trails in Alaska

Find UTV and side-by-side trails in Alaska. These trails accommodate vehicles up to 60 inches wide, ideal for UTVs, side-by-sides, and wider off-road rigs.

Learn more about Ice Bridge Road
Ice Bridge Road

Ice Bridge Road

Ice Bridge Road is a gravel/silt/muddy backroad route where you can travel from Chetwynd BC to the southside of Fort St. John. Predominantly used for oil and gas access with numerous fracking and well sites in the region. Entire area is also utilized for Offroading, ATV's, and Hunting (Elk, Moose an...
Learn more about Ice Bridge Road

Total Miles
8.4
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Purches Creek
Purches Creek

Purches Creek

On the Willow side of Hatchers Pass. When you cross over the bridge about 2.5 miles, you will find a lot on your right, then about another mile and half on the left will be the trailhead. This trail offers a wide variety of terrains. You have some hill climbing, water crossing, mountainside riding, ...
Learn more about Purches Creek

Total Miles
11.6
Tech Rating
6Moderate
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Spring
Learn more about Sunset Road
Sunset Road

Sunset Road

Similar to a number of the backroads in the area, these roads are predominantly developed for oil and gas. The roads have washboards throughout and are firm. However, with rain, they become very damaged, rutted, and slippery. An SUV or car on these roads is not recommended; when wet, ruts can be up ...
Learn more about Sunset Road

Total Miles
11.6
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Stewart Lake Road
Stewart Lake Road

Stewart Lake Road

Enter this trail from the south off Highway 97 on Stewart Lake Road. This route has about 8 kilometers of pavement but turns to gravel/dirt/muddy/sandy road. It will eventually take you to Stewart Lake Recreational Site where you can camp, fish, boat, and explore. However, numerous different roads b...
Learn more about Stewart Lake Road

Total Miles
24.4
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall

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