Campbell Tract

Campbell Tract SMRA https://www.blm.gov/learn/interpretive-centers/campbell-creek-science-center The BLM Campbell Creek Science Center offers students of all ages the chance to learn in the outdoor classroom. Visitors have access to creeks, forests, meadows, and a rich abundance of plants and wildlife. Our programs promote awareness, understanding, stewardship, and an appreciation for the natural environment. The Campbell Creek Science Center is located in the heart of Anchorage on the BLM Campbell Tract.

(CT), managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in the heart of Anchorage! The CT trails provide over 12 miles of nonmotorized fun during all four seasons! TRAIL ETIQUETTE More than 120,000 people and an estimated 40,000 dog visits are logged on these trails annually, so please remember to be courteous on the trails. Keep right, except to pass, use safe speeds, use your voice or bell when passing, and yield to other trail users as suggested below: WINTER ETIQUETTE SUMMER ETIQUETTE YI EL D Dog waste bags are available at each trailhead. Do your part to ensure the waste makes it into the garbage receptacle and fecal coliform stays out of our streams! In the winter, some trails are open only to dog mushing (refer to the map). These mushing trails support world-class races. Dog teams are fast, quiet, and hard to slow down; so please look and listen carefully near mushing trail intersections. Thank you for visiting Campbell Tract. The following help keep other trail users safe, protect our natural resources, and protect your privilege as a trail user: Campbell Tract • no off-leash dogs; physical restraints required (no electronic collars) • no access allowed on airstrip • no motorized vehicles • no camping or fires • no salmon fishing • no tree cutting or collecting vegetation • no harassing wildlife • no alcohol consumption • no use of firearms or paintball guns • no disturbing or removal of historic artifacts WILDLIFE Campbell Tract is home to moose, porcupine, lynx, fox, coyote, snowshoe hare, red squirrel, and black and brown bear. King and silver salmon are commonly seen from Salmon Run Trail. For your safety, always give moose a wide berth and run if a moose charges. Make noise to avoid a bear encounter and NEVER run from a bear. Go to www.alaskabears.gov for more information on keeping safe in bear country. Please report any bear sightings to 267-1246 and include location, direction of travel, time, type of bear, and number of cubs. Anchorage Field Office YI EL D GENERAL RULES BLM W ELCOME to your 730-acre Campbell Tract In the event of an emergency, call 911 or BLM Ranger at 267-1436. To learn more about your BLM public lands and the Anchorage Field Office, please visit: http://www.blm.gov/ak/st/en/fo/ado/afo.html Please respect and enjoy your public lands! Bureau of Land Management Campbell Tract Facility Campbell Tract Trails BLM/AK/MA-03/014+8350+040 REV 2012 N to Tudor Road Homecoming Trail (6, 8,12, and 16 Old R Mile Loops) ond y Trail to Tudor Road Fork C i P Tra ck T Wo o d way Trail Campbell Creek Science Center Tr a i l wp 4 mile loop P-38 Lightning Trail Ho Inne rL r a il Tra i Ho st me ea d Abbott Loop Community Park a il ote Tr 1.8 mile loop Ho me ste ad Tra il Black B ea tle Campbell Creek k Lit r o F rth o N to Service High School rail rT l i wpoint Trail Vie C oy ad T Ro Birch Meadow Trail un Tra il) d 3 mile loop Mo ose Me ado w Tr ail oa p pR A tri Ly n x Vi e irs Elmore Road rail ll A to se ed U os on Cl reati c Re ( c re R Ca ip tr irs d se clo to il be s Air ll be l i Tra trip n tio a re e us mp 2.5 mile loop Tr a ers ov y (R Wa en’s Mell re Heritage Land Bank Ca ail p Tr oo m Lynx Trail Far North Bicentennial Park .8 mile loop b Lo Abbott Loop P Trailhead ur ) l ad Lore Road ing Trail com me i Tra Ro BLM Anchorage Field Office Bureau of Land Management i Campbell Airstrip Trailhead no M BL C o y ote iP Run Trail hK Smokejumper r ail Trailhead Moose Track T Sp Land Ownership P B ir c E. 68th Ave. CC ad Ro Salm on CCS C l rai Moo s e SC a mpbell C ree k oint T Dowling Rd. Sou th Trail Legend Winter Dog Mushing Only Trail Summer Multiple Use Trail Handicapped Access Trail Multiple Use Trail All trails become multiple use during snow-free season 0 .05 .1 .2 Bridge i Information Kiosks P Trailhead Parking Lot Tower .3 .4 .5 Miles to Bivouac Trailheads to BLM Ridge Trail 

T R E A D Tread Lightly Welcome ravel and recreate with minimum impact. Welcome to the public lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in Alaska. The BLM manages more than 70 million acres of public land in Alaska. These lands are yours to enjoy and use for a variety of recreational opportunities. Your visit to BLM-managed public lands in Alaska will offer you a once in a lifetime experience. Whether you’re hiking in the mountains, exploring the treeless tundra, or fishing in a freshwater stream, you’ll experience the open landscapes of BLM-managed public lands. Unless otherwise posted, all public lands are available for recreation use. However, please remember that BLM manages public lands for other uses, such as energy and mineral development, wildlife habitat, and conserving natural, cultural, and historic resources. This publication will give you a general idea of where recreation opportunities exist on public lands in Alaska. Please note the location of the BLM offices throughout the state. BLM staff are happy to assist you while you are enjoying Alaska’s public lands. espect the environment and the rights of others. ducate yourself, plan and prepare before you go. llow for future use of the outdoors by leaving it better than you found it. iscover the rewards of responsible recreation. https://treadlightly.org/ Leave No Trace We encourage visitors to adhere to the seven Leave No Trace principles on all BLM-managed public lands. • Plan Ahead and Prepare • Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces • Dispose of Waste Properly • Leave What You Find • Minimize Campfire Impacts • Respect Wildlife • Be Considerate of Other Visitors Trail Etiquette Map Campground Name # of Sites # Season of Use Vault Toilet Water Fee 13 Arctic Circle 22 June - Sept. Y N Y* 32 Brushkana Creek 21 June - Sept. Y Y Y 25 Cripple Creek 21 June - Sept. Y Y Y 47 Eagle 16 June - Sept. Y N Y 16 Five Mile 8 June - Sept. Y Y Y** 4 Galbraith Lake 18 June - Sept. Y N Y** 8 Marion Creek 27 June - Sept. Y Y Y 24 Mount Prindle 13 June - Sept. Y Y Y 22 Ophir Creek 19 June - Sept. Y Y Y 38 Paxson 50 June - Sept. Y Y Y 52 Salmon Lake 6 June - Sept. Y N N 39 Sourdough Creek 42 June - Sept. Y Y Y 36 Tangle Lakes 27 June - Sept. Y Y Y 45 Walker Fork 20 June - Sept. Y Y Y 42 West Fork 25 June - Sept. Y N Y Y = service available N = service not available * Beginning summer 2022 Windy Arch, near Windy Gap in the White Mountains National Recreation Area. Safety Public Access BLM Alaska’s lands are vast and rugged. Remember to plan your trip accordingly by ensuring you have first aid supplies, emergency vehicle supplies, and adequate provisions before heading out. When planning a backcountry trip, always file a trip plan with a friend or family member and let them know when you plan to return. BLM Alaska managed public lands are intermingled with private, state, Tribal, and a variety of other jurisdictions. A visitor may legally access public lands via: • A public trail, road, or highway; • A navigable water; • From adjacent public or state lands that are from landowner; or via a valid 17b public easement. Information on 17b easements and maps can be found at https://www.blm.gov/ alaska/17b-easements; Trail Etiquette invasive species. • Slow down for curves and hills, when visibility is limited and when other users are present. • Keep noise and dust down. • Keep pets under control. Some trails require dogs to be leashed. Whether travelling far off the beaten path or along the road, thorough preparation is imperative for a successful trip. Alaska is bear country. Store your food and other scent attractants in an enclosed vehicle or bearproof food storage container, and never store your food in an occupied tent. When travelling in bear country, remember to make noise, travel in groups, carry bear spray, and keep your dog on a leash. • Be familiar with local rules. • Leave gates in the condition you found them. Rights of Way BLM visitors are responsible for knowing their location and applicable regulations. Appropriate public land users remain on legal routes, obey all signs, respect private property, and avoid resource damage. The best way to ensure a successful outing is to check with the nearest BLM office for up-to-date access information in your area. Your local BLM office can also supply you with recreation permits and information on specific recreation opportunities, such as camping, fishing, wildlife watching, hiking, off-highway vehicle travel and snowmobiling. For more information, go to www.blm.gov/media/public-room/alaska. Also, be sure to check the State Department of Transportation (DOT) Highway Safety page https://dot.alaska.gov/highwaysafety before travelling. • Yield the right of way to those passing you from behind or traveling uphill. • Motorized vehicles yield to mountain bikes, runners, hikers