Trails Office
Facility Information
1920 Lathrop Street
Fairbanks, AK 99701
Contact: Bryant Wright; bwright@fnsb.us Phone: (907) 459-7401
| Trail Maps |
Maps for trails systems in the Fairbanks North Star Borough are currently in development. Maps will be added to this page as they are completed. Maps are only provided for trails that are entirely contained within public property and public trail easements.
Birch Hill Recreation Area Maps & Links
Tanana Lakes Recreation Area Maps & Links
Chena Lake Recreation Area Maps & Links
Other Borough Recreation Area Maps & Links
Miscellaneous Trail System Maps & Info
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| Fairbanks Trails Challenge |
The 2019/2020 Fairbanks Winter Trails Challenge HAS BEGUN!!!
***CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!***
***CLICK HERE FOR DIRECTIONS TO THE TRAILHEADS!***
WINTER TRAILS CHALLENGE EXTENDED: Signs available as conditions allow or until May 1, 2020. Please respect the changing trail conditions, health precautions and social distances, and monitor trail updates!
2019/2020 Winter Trails Challenge Trail List:
#1. Chena River Walk @ Griffin Park Downtown (Non Motorized)
#2. Indoor Walking Track @ Big Dipper Ice Arena (Non Motorized)
Big Dipper Closed until May 1. Trail #2 is a WILDCARD! Pick any other trail!
#3. Flicker Trail @ Tanana Lakes Recreation Area (Non Motorized)
#4. Retriever Pond Loop @ Tanana Lakes Recreation Area (Multi-use)
#5. River Park Ski Trail @ Chena Lake Recreation Area (Non Motorized)
#6. Moose Creek Dam Trail @ Chena River Lakes Flood Control Project (Non Motorized)
#7. Foxtrot @ Pearl Creek Nordic Ski Park (Ski Only)
#8. East Ramp @ Birch Hill Recreation Area (Ski Only)
#9. Skyline Ridge Trail @ Skyline Ridge Park (Non Motorized)
#10. Sting Loop @ Salcha Elementary Ski Trails (Ski Only)
#11. Lower Eldorado Creek Trail @ Goldstream Valley (Multi-use)
#12. Tanana Valley Railroad Trail @ Goldstream Valley (Multi-use)
#13. Colorado Creek Trail @ Chena River State Recreation Area (Multi-use)
Colorado Creek Trail currently inaccessible due to unprecedented snowfall and poor conditions. Call State Parks Northern Region office for updates: 907-451-2695.
What is the Trails Challenge?
The Fairbanks Trails Challenge is an all-ages, all-abilities, outdoor scavenger hunt of epic proportions! The Trails Challenge is designed to get you out with your friends and family to explore our wonderful local trails, both new and familiar. Each summer and winter season, Parks Department staff temporarily installs special signs in secret locations along a dozen or so local trails. While the signs are up, we invite everyone to visit the trails and try and find the signs. Along the way we hope you have a chance to learn new skills, see new places, and make positive memories.
How do you take the Trails Challenge?
Anyone is allowed to participate in the search. When you find a sign, prove you made it by taking a “selfie” photo with the sign and posting it on social media with the hashtag “#FNSBTrails” or email your photo to Parks@fnsb.us. And of course, leave the sign to be found by the next trail challenge participant. Participants who find AT LEAST TEN signs during the event can win prizes from local sponsors and the coveted Trailblazer Award. Participants under the age of ten can find at least five signs to win the Junior Trailblazer Award! Whether you find one or find them all, challenge yourself to get outside and enjoy nature!
When can we take the Trails Challenge?
The Trails Office hosts two Fairbanks Trails Challenge events each year: a Winter Trails Challenge and a Summer Trails Challenge. The Winter Trails Challenge starts roughly in mid-December and lasts through March. The Summer Trails Challenge starts roughly in mid-June and lasts through September. Start and end dates fluctuate depending on weather and trail conditions. The signs stay in place for the season then are removed to be placed in new and different locations for the next challenge. So each season you are challenged to have a new adventure!
Get outside- Take the Fairbanks Trails Challenge!!!
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| Trail Conditions Updates |
UPDATED 3/27/2020 @ 10:00am:
- Big Dipper Walking Track: The building is still closed to the public until May 1st. For the Trails Challenge, Trail #2 is now a WILDCARD trail! Choose any other trail in a Borough Park and send us a pic! Ideas: Check out Isberg Rec Area, enjoy another trail in Pearl Creek, try the Skarland Ski trail…
- Salcha Elementary Ski Trails: There is a powerline down near the Fall Loop. Take the cutoff straight back to the school stadium.
- Colorado Creek Trail @ Chena River State Recreation Area: DON’T GO! Alaska State Parks Northern Region has asked everyone to stay home due to bad conditions. We also heard overflow slush and ice has spread near the sign. For the Trails Challenge, it’s another WILDCARD! Pick a different trail closer to town and snap a photo.
- Tanana Lakes Recreation Area: Staff have groomed trails on land and will continue grooming as long as conditions allow. Lake trails are no longer being groomed due to overflow and slush. The ice rink has been plowed. Due to overflow, the ice skating loop is closed.
- Chena Lake Recreation Area: Lake trails (part of the Mike Agbaba system) are no longer being groomed due to overflow and slush. From the Lake Park road entrance, staff has groomed the bike path and the east meadows section of the Mike Agababa system that is on dry land. Staff plans to groom the River Park trails today to be ready for the weekend.
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