If you are new to the sport of 4-wheeling and you're dying to the leave the confines of a flat, boring area. Come check out the Gulf of Alaska Trail.
This is a great 4-wheeler trail for beginning 4-wheeler riding. This 4-wheeler trail has a lot of good features for those riders that want to develop their 4-wheeler skills and learn proper handling techniques. If you have the basic skills for handling your 4-wheeler but you want to learn to ride on a trail, this is a great place to work on those maneuvering skills and this in turn builds confidence in inexperienced 4-wheeler riders.
Also, these are multi-use trails and you are likely to run into the following types of traffic: hiking, biking, backpacking, horseback riding, dog sledding, 4-wheeler, skiing, snowmobiling, canoeing/kayaking. This 4-wheeler trail is only 12-miles in length and features a couple of loop arounds so if you are ready to turn around at any point during your ride, it is easy to do so.
To ride the Gulf of Alaska Trail, it begins in Eklutna Lake Valley, in the midst of the towering Chugach Mountains and is a scenic area for year round recreation on your 4-wheeler. The lakeside trail is an old road, very easy and wide and remember to have your 4-wheelers for the learning period. There are usually a good amount of users to this 4-wheeler area and be sure and get yourself a map and some extra clothing. The weather in Alaska can change quickly and you and your 4-wheeler can get caught out in bad weather.
Everyone that loves to ride a 4-wheeler will find something to love about this trail system. On your next jaunt, make the Gulf of Alaska Trail your destination for a fun and scenic 4-wheeler ride.
