"20130724_YUCH_RockOutcrops_KenHill" by National Park Service, Alaska Region , public domain
Chena River
Angel Creek Hillside and Winter Trail
Guide to Angel Creek Hillside Trail and Angel Creek Winter Trail at Chena River State Recreation Area (SRA) in Alaska. Published by Alaska State Parks.
Guide to
Angel Creek Hillside Trail &
Angel Creek Winter Trail in Chena River State Recreation Area
Angel Creek Hillside Trail
Trail Access: Upper Chena Dome Trailhead
Mile 50.5
Allowable Uses: ATV, Horseback Riding, Hiking,
Biking, Snowmobile, Skiing, Dog Mushing
Distance: 10 miles one-way to upper cabin
Total Elevation Gain: 600 feet
Difficulty: Easy
Angel Creek Winter Trail
Trail Access: Upper Chena Dome Trailhead
Mile 50.5
Allowable Uses: Snowmobile, Skiing, Dog
Mushing
Distance: 6 miles one-way to upper cabin
Total Elevation Gain: 150 feet
Difficulty: Easy
Angel Creek Hillside Trail
The Angel Creek Hillside Trail provides year-round access to The Angel
Creek Cabins (except during spring break-up). The trail stays high,
contouring the hillside, offering many scenic views of the valley and
surrounding hills. Maximum grades are 10% with an average grade of 8%.
Connect the Angel Creek Hillside Trail and the Angel Creek Winter Trail
during winter months for groomed loop trips of 8.5 and 15.5 miles.
Angel Creek Winter Trail
Park Access:
Due to saturated soils during spring break-up,
motorized trails are closed (except for hiking)
from April 20th through May 24th. Contact the
Northern Area office for closure dates; dates may
vary.
Park Rules:
Disturbing or gathering natural materials is
prohibited in the Recreation Area, except for
berries, mushrooms, and similar edibles for
personal use. For a complete set of park rules
visit:
http://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/units/chena/
chenareg.htm
The Angel Creek Winter trail provides a more direct lowlands winter
access to the Angel Creek Cabins. The trail generally follows the valley
bottom with little elevation gain. This trail is closed to motorized use
during summer.
Cabins:
Lower Angel Creek Cabin and Upper Angel Creek Cabins are both
accessible from Angel Creek Winter Trail and Angel Creek Hillside Trail.
Reservations are required to stay at the Public Use Cabins.
To reserve them visit:
http://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/cabins/north.htm
Cabin Coordinates:
Upper Angel Creek Cabin (N65° 1.503’ W146° 24.796’)
Lower Angel Creek Cabin (N65° 1.917’ W146° 19.330’)
Alaska State Parks
Northern Area Office
3700 Airport Way
Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 451 - 2695