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Middle Fork Trail
Thursday, January 4, 2024
| Other Names | Gulkana River, Gillespie Creek, Sourdough Controlled Use Area |
| Last Known Status | Open |
This popular 4x4 trail is about 10 miles long and eventually ends at the Gulkana River. The trail can get very muddy and is rated as moderately difficult. During the winter months the trail is open to snowmobiles. Meier’s Lake Roadhouse offers full RV hookups, motel rooms, log cabin rentals, a gas station and a restaurant.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | ||
| Dates Open | Year-Round | |
| Other ATV Stickers Accepted | Unknown | |
| Spark Arrestor | Yes | A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles. |
| Noise Limit | No | |
| Whip Flags | Not Required | |
| Maximum Vehicle Width | No Restriction | |
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | |
 Four Wheelers | Permitted | |
 UTV & SXS | Permitted | |
 4x4 & Jeeps (registered) | Permitted | |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Permitted | |
| 2 Stroke Engines | No Restriction | |
 Camping | ||
 Campfires | ||
| Night Riding | Unknown | |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | stay on trail |
| Rule Enforcement |
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TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | BLM |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | (None) |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Good |
| Recommended Stay | Full Day |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Glennallen, AK | ||
| From: Fairbanks, AK
1) Take SR-2/Richardson Hwy South about 180 miles 2) Staging area is located at mile post 169.5 (look for a large gravel pit) on the west side of the highway. |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | BLM - Glennallen Field Office P.O. Box 147 Glennallen, AK 99588 (907) 822-3217 ak_gfo_generaldelivery@blm.gov www.blm.gov |
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TERRAIN
| Miles Of Trail | 10 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 2700 to 3200 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained | |
| Loose Dirt |  Some | |
| Hard Pack |  Little | |
| Sand |  None | |
| Mud |  Mostly | |
| Dust | None | |
| Rocks | Little | |
| Trees |  Many | |
| Steep Hills | Some | |
| Water Crossings |  Few | |
| Small Jumps | None | |
| Large Jumps | None | |
| Berms | None | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | None | |
| Single Track | None | |
| Hazards | Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Little | |
 Amateur | Mostly | |
 Expert | Some |
GPS POINTS
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 1-5 Miles (N) | Meier's Lake Roadhouse (907) 822-3151 |
| Diesel | 1-5 Miles (N) | Meier's Lake Roadhouse (907) 822-3151 |
 Water | 1-5 Miles (N) | Meier's Lake Roadhouse (907) 822-3151 |
 RV Hookup | 1-5 Miles (N) | Meier's Lake Roadhouse (907) 822-3151 |
 RV Disposal | 1-5 Miles (N) | Meier's Lake Roadhouse (907) 822-3151 |
| Campground | 1-5 Miles (N) | Meier's Lake Roadhouse (907) 822-3151 |
 Conv Store | 1-5 Miles (N) | Meier's Lake Roadhouse (907) 822-3151 |
RIDER COMMENTS & REVIEWS