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Bird Creek Valley Trail
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
| Other Names | Birds Creek, Chugach State Park, Bird Pass |
| Last Known Status | Open |
Located in the third largest state park in the United States, this area has around six miles of ATV trails that consists of moderately difficult terrain and runs along a creek up to Bird Pass.
The trail is well defined due to traffic from skiers, snowmobiles and ATVs. Grizzly bears, moose, bald eagles and wolves inhabit the area. The trail is usually accessible to motorized use late spring through early fall but exact dates vary.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | ||
| Dates Open | April 1 - November 30 | |
| Spark Arrestor | Recommended | A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is recommended. |
| Noise Limit | ||
| Whip Flags | Not Required | |
| Maximum Vehicle Width | Yes (64 inches) | has entrance gate or posts |
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Prohibited | |
 Four Wheelers | Permitted | |
 UTV & SXS | Permitted | (maximum width 64 inches) |
 4x4 & Jeeps (registered) | Prohibited | |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Prohibited | |
| 2 Stroke Engines | No Restriction | |
 Camping | ||
 Campfires | ||
| Night Riding | Unknown | |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | vehicles must stay on trail |
| Rule Enforcement |
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TERRAIN
| Approx Size | 495,000 acres (773 sq mi) | |
| Miles Of Trail | 6 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 200 to 400 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained | |
| Loose Dirt |  Some | |
| Hard Pack |  Mostly | |
| Sand |  None | |
| Mud |  Little | |
| Dust | Little | |
| Rocks | Some | |
| Trees |  All | |
| Steep Hills | Some | |
| Water Crossings | None | |
| Small Jumps | None | |
| Large Jumps | None | |
| Berms | None | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | None | |
| Single Track | None | |
| Shade |  Many | |
| Hazards |  Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Mostly | |
 Amateur | Some | |
 Expert | Little |
TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | State Park |
GPS POINTS
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 1-5 Miles (SW) | Essential 1 Gas Station (907) 653-1144 |
| Diesel | 1-5 Miles (SW) | Essential 1 Gas Station (907) 653-1144 |
 Water | 1-5 Miles (SW) | Bird Creek Campground (907) 269-8400 |
 RV Hookup | 5-20 Miles (NW) | Creekwood Inn RV Park (800) 478-6008 |
 RV Disposal | 5-20 Miles (NW) | Creekwood Inn RV Park (800) 478-6008 |
| Campground | 1-5 Miles (SW) | Bird Creek Campground (907) 269-8400 |
 Conv Store | 1-5 Miles (SW) | Essential 1 Gas Station (907) 653-1144 |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | (None) |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  |
| Recommended Stay | Full Day |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Anchorage, AK | ||
| Address | Konikson Road, Anchorage, AK 99540 | ||
| From: Anchorage, AK
1) Take SR-1 South about 18 miles 2) Turn left (north) onto Konikson Road, continue .6 miles 3) Staging area is on the right (east). |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | Chugach State Park 18620 Seward Highway Anchorage, AK 99516 (907) 345-5014 csp@alaska.gov dnr.alaska.gov |
Bird Creek Valley Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 5/22/2014 (Thanks!)
Bird Creek Valley Trail Photo
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Bird Creek Valley Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 10/2/2017 (Thanks!)
Bird Creek Valley Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 10/2/2017 (Thanks!)
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