Caribou Creek Trail
Nelchina Public Use Area, Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK
Point-to-point trail in Nelchina Public Use Area, Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK. Hiking.
- Distance
- 12 mi (19.4 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 3,717 ft (1,133 m)
- Est. Time
- 5 hr 45 min
- High point
- 5,830 ft (1,777 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Questions about Caribou Creek Trail
How long is Caribou Creek Trail?
Caribou Creek Trail is 12 mi (19.4 km) long. Most people take about 5 hr 45 min. It climbs 3,717 ft (1,133 m) in total, up to a high point of 5,830 ft (1,777 m).
How hard is Caribou Creek Trail?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Is Caribou Creek Trail shaded?
No shade: full sun.
What can you do on Caribou Creek Trail?
Best for Hiking. Surface: dirt.
Is this a good week for Caribou Creek Trail?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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- Caribou Creek-Alfred Creek Trail Nelchina Public Use Area · Hard · 13.2 mi (21.2 km)
- Pinochle-Hicks Creek Trail Nelchina Public Use Area · Moderate · 12.7 mi (20.4 km)
- Squaw Creek Trail Matanuska-Susitna Borough · Hard · 12.4 mi (20 km)
- Dreese Pass Trail Nelchina Public Use Area · Expert · 10.5 mi (17 km)
- Boulder Creek Trail Nelchina Public Use Area · Easy · 2.1 mi (3.4 km)
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