Trail Updates
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Aurora Dog Mushing Trails
December 27, 2025
Key Value Maintainer Aurora Dog Mushers Club Trails maintained Groomed trails include the three-mile trail (T3) crosses to the loop (T8), connection from the loop (T8) to the current incoming (T2), portions of the six-mile, Southern portion of the old 10-mile (T5), the loop (T8), Southern portion of the 12-mile (T10), and sixteen-mile turn around (T11). Trail conditions Hard icy surface with 3 inches of loose snow on surface. Current weather Below zero temperatures -20'F to 11'F, as much as -20'F below average temperatures. Date of last snowfall December 26, 2025 Depth of last snowfall (in) 3 in Current loose snow base (in) 3 in Packed trail base (in) 2 in Date of last grooming December 12, 2025 Trail closures Great Land Trust Conservation Easement is closed until there is sufficient snow cover. Comments Icy and rough trail conditions. Petersville, South Denali
December 26, 2025
Key Value Maintainer Curry Ridge Riders Trails maintained Chulitna Bluff Trail Trapper Creek Winter Trail (aka "Rabbideaux") East West Express MP121 to Reflector Tree (+Tokositna Loop Denali State Park) Trail conditions South Denali/East Petersville snow-trails have not been established just yet due to the requirement for deeper snow accumulations to support grooming drag ops and yet variable ice thicknesses at creek crossings. Caution If accessing the trails at present time; particularly be aware of wood debris across trails. Current weather sunny 7 degrees Date of last snowfall December 04, 2025 Depth of last snowfall (in) 1 to 2" Current loose snow base (in) 1-6" Packed trail base (in) n/a Date of last grooming April 03, 2025 Trail closures no snowtrails in the South Denali/East Petersville are established at present time Hazards Wildlife in the Area,Standing Water or Overflow,Large Ruts or Holes,Other Describe hazard Fallen trees across trails, exposed rocks and variable ice thicknesses with some overflow at creek crossings. Comments Happy Holidays from Curry Ridge Riders! Curry Ridge Riders is currently working to remove wood debris across trails. Regular reports when grooming season commences are published weekly on Friday or Saturday morning and latest grooming reports can be accessed at https://trails.matsu.gov Our email is akcurryridgeriders@gmail.com (monitored daily) and our telephone is 907-689-7669 where you can report trail observations and/or concerns and otherwise leave a voice message. We welcome annual membership dues and donations to support our hard work. Government Peak Recreation Area
December 26, 2025
Key Value Maintainer Valley Mountain Bikers And Hike Trails maintained The connector trail, fireweed, Larkspur, Jacobs, ladder, Munson, and fiddlehead are all Littered with debris/branches from the recent wind storms in the Matsu valley. Multiple trees have fallen across the Single track trails. Most have been removed, but there are a few that still need attention. No grooming has taken place as we have no snow on the trails. Individuals have removed fallen trees and disperse some of the debris on the trails. Trail conditions Trail conditions are challenging as a trailer, full of debris, frozen dirt, and occasional icy patches. And a fallen tree across the trail just for fun. Current weather Temperatures are colder than normal no snow. Multiple windy days and days Date of last snowfall November 10, 2025 Depth of last snowfall (in) 2” Current loose snow base (in) 0.00” Packed trail base (in) 0.00” Date of last grooming March 26, 2023 Trail closures No trail closures at this time, just challenging conditions or riding bikes! Hazards Other Describe hazard Debris on the trail as in lots of broken branches and other sticks, and an occasional fallen tree across the trail. And the surprising icy patches at times. Comments WE NEED SNOW!! Skwentna
December 26, 2025
Key Value Maintainer Skwentna Trail Grooming Committ Trails maintained No trails maintained since the last report. No new snow to work with Trail conditions Rough Current weather Lowe’s 5 to 10 below highs in the mid teens Date of last snowfall November 29, 2025 Depth of last snowfall (in) 9in Current loose snow base (in) 11in Packed trail base (in) 6-4 inches Date of last grooming December 20, 2025 Mid-Valley
December 26, 2025
Key Value Maintainer Mid-Valley Trail Club Trails maintained No trails were groomed this past week due to insufficient snow Trail conditions Icy to bare ground Current weather Cold temperatures that were below zero Date of last snowfall December 26, 2025 Depth of last snowfall (in) 0 to 4”, snow depth varies Current loose snow base (in) 0 “ Packed trail base (in) 0 to 1” Date of last grooming November 01, 2025 Talkeetna Area
December 26, 2025
Key Value Maintainer Denali Nordic Ski Club Trails maintained No maintenance this week due to lack of snow Trail conditions poor shape, non skiable Current weather clear, cold, single digits Date of last snowfall November 25, 2025 Depth of last snowfall (in) 1 Current loose snow base (in) 3" Packed trail base (in) 1-2" Date of last grooming November 26, 2025 Comments Snow drought continues, no snow since prior to Thanksgiving. Government Peak Recreation Area, Hatcher Pass, Krpua
December 26, 2025
Key Value Maintainer Mat-Su Ski Club Trails maintained Mat-Su Ski Club Scarified the Archangel Rd Skate lane mid-week, and groomed parts of the KRPUA, primarily on and around Mud Lake. some trail raking occurred on the GPRA ski trails. Trail conditions Archangel Rd: Skate lane in good condition, considering the current snowfall. GPRA: If snow continues to fall, MSSC may attempt to pack all trails so the wind does not blow the fresh snow off the trails. Skiing will still be poor until we get more snow. KRPUA: Some fresh snow. Mud Lake may be somewhat protected from the forecasted winds on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday Current weather As of 10 PM Friday 26 Dec we have light snowfall and light winds. Hoping on more snow and we are concerned about high winds blowing the snow off the ski trails. Date of last snowfall December 26, 2025 Depth of last snowfall (in) 1 inch and still snowing. Current loose snow base (in) Archangel Rd 6-8 inches. GPRA 2 inches. Mud Lake (KRPUA) 4 inches. Packed trail base (in) Archangel Rd 2-3 inches. GPRA 0-2 inches. Mud Lake 2-3 inches. Date of last grooming December 23, 2025 Trail closures GPRA: Skiing not recommended. Archangel Rd: Classic tracks are into the gravel. The fresh snow will help. Hazards Standing Water or Overflow,Large Ruts or Holes Describe hazard Hatcher Pass Rd: At least three glaciers forming on the road. DOT is working on the problem. Use caution. GPRA: Ice building up on most bridges and culverts. Mat-Su Health Foundation Bridge may have ice on the bridge soon. Other bridges and culverts may follow. Willow/west Gateway
December 26, 2025
Key Value Maintainer Willow Trail Committee Trails maintained grooming is very limited due to lack of snow Trail conditions trails are hard with little snow Current weather below zero all week 4-6 Packed trail base (in) 4-6 inch Date of last grooming December 26, 2025 Petersville
December 24, 2025
Key Value Maintainer Petersville Community Non-Profi Trails maintained none Trail conditions poor conditions lack of snow Current weather cold and clear -13 Date of last snowfall November 16, 2025 Depth of last snowfall (in) 3" Current loose snow base (in) none Packed trail base (in) 8" Date of last grooming December 16, 2025 Hazards Large Ruts or Holes Comments pray for snow Willow/emil Stancec
December 24, 2025
Key Value Maintainer Willow Trail Committee Trails maintained Main Artery, Moose Lips (outer/OG), Moose Lips (inner), Intertie (annie oakley to main), Intertie (main to cookie dough), Cookie Dough Loop, Annie Oakley, S. Tank (Annie Oakley to Half Mile), S. Tank (Half Mile to Sweet Cream), Willer Kash/Shirleytowne, Camps Loop, Highland Trail, Neon District, Twisted Sister (inner/west), Twisted Sister (outer/east), Snow Beast, Gravel Pit/River Access. Trail conditions Trails are marginal. they have been visibly packed in order to help with future grooming when it ever snows again. the base layer may be packed ice or granular snow with possible tussocks and brush poking through. making due with what we can given the lack of fresh snow. Current weather very cold (+8 to -34F) , no new snow. Date of last snowfall November 24, 2025 Depth of last snowfall (in) 3 in Current loose snow base (in) 6 in Packed trail base (in) 1 in Date of last grooming December 23, 2025 Trail closures use trails at your own risk, trails can be very bumpy and variable base surfaces. Comments ES main trailhead is on Willer Kash road. please control snowmachine speeds and watch for dog teams and other trail users. Please stay fully on or completely off trails to keep the surface safe for all users. Please respect private property where trails cross through. Skeetawk
December 22, 2025
Key Value Maintainer Skeetawk Trails maintained Altitude, Gold Rush, Skid N Steer, and the Magic Carpet remain open and groomed daily. Turner's Terrain Park and Glacier Bear have been opened this week as additional groomed trails. Trail conditions All trails are packed powder with manmade snow. Conditions and coverage are good on open terrain. Current weather Cold, clear, and moderate wind. No new snow. There has been an inversion in place, keeping temps slightly warmer than in the Valley. Winds have also been less than the stronger pulses felt in the Valley. Date of last snowfall December 04, 2025 Depth of last snowfall (in) 1" Current loose snow base (in) 2" Packed trail base (in) 12" Date of last grooming December 22, 2025 Trail closures N/A Comments Skeetawk is open 7 days a week, 1030-430 during Christmas break. Closed on Christmas. Skwentna
December 21, 2025
Key Value Maintainer Skwentna Trail Grooming Committ Trails maintained Broke in and packed and cut dead falls on Skwentna to Hewitt Lake/Malone loop Broke in and packed and cut dead falls from Malone to donkey Lake. Cleared dead falls on Shell Lake Trail. Trail conditions Rough due to lack of snow no new snow since last report Current weather Low temps of ten below with highs in the mid teens, high winds over the past week, so lots of dead falls Date of last snowfall November 29, 2025 Depth of last snowfall (in) 9 Current loose snow base (in) 12 Packed trail base (in) 6 Date of last grooming December 20, 2025 Comments Do a snow dance we need snow!! Aurora Dog Mushing Trails
December 21, 2025
Key Value Maintainer Aurora Dog Mushers Club Trails maintained Groomed trails include the three-mile trail (T3) crosses to the loop (T8), connection from the loop (T8) to the current incoming (T2), portions of the six-mile, Southern portion of the old 10-mile (T5), the loop (T8), Southern portion of the 12-mile (T10), and sixteen-mile turn around (T11). Trail conditions Hard icy surface. High winds required four hours to clear blown down trees. Trails are being used by distance mushers with snow machine to control their teams. Current weather High wind gusts 43 mph winds or more in open areas. Below zero temperatures -4'F to -17'F, as much as -17'F below average temperatures. Date of last snowfall December 05, 2025 Depth of last snowfall (in) trace 1/4 in Current loose snow base (in) 1/4 in Packed trail base (in) 2 in Date of last grooming December 12, 2025 Trail closures Great Land Trust Conservation Easement is closed until there is sufficient snow cover. Hazards Large Ruts or Holes Describe hazard Icy and rough trail conditions. Comments Screening trails to rough up icy trail surface. Big Lake
December 20, 2025
Key Value Maintainer Big Lake Trails Trails maintained With no precipitation since about Thanksgiving the only material change is an overall increase in the ice build-up. Trail conditions Minimal snow cover. Logs, ruts and 60 y.o. stumps visible. Current weather COLD. The overnights over the past week have been well below zero. Date of last snowfall November 19, 2025 Depth of last snowfall (in) 0.5inches Current loose snow base (in) 3-4 inches Packed trail base (in) scant Date of last grooming December 20, 2024 Trail closures Very rough. Insufficant snow cover for engine proper cooling and track lubrication. Hazards Other Describe hazard Little to no snow Comments As a Side Note ... It has been reported the ice road put in and maintained by others, out on Big Lake itself, locally known as ICE 5 has been opened and the 'gates' at the various campground have been reported as 'open' for cars and light trucks. Rumor has it one vehicle has already gone for a dip and has been recovered. Big Lake Trails is reporting this as a courtesy to the Community. Government Peak Recreation Area, Hatcher Pass, Mud Lake
December 20, 2025
Key Value Maintainer Mat-Su Ski Club Trails maintained Archangel Rd: "Scarified the skate lane to the bridge on Thursday night. Snow is very thin Classic tracks have gravel showing in many spots. GPRA: MSSC, assisted by the Colony and Palmer HS ski teams have cutup and removed over 70 trees on the ski trails. Many "pockets" of twigs and branches still remain. There are rakes at the picnic tables North of the parking lot for volunteers to use to rake the debris off the ski trails. Mud Lake (near the end of Maud Rd) is probably the best place to ski. Very cold and carbide tipped ski poles needed to bite into the ice. Trail conditions Archangel Rd: Skate lane marginal. Classic tracks un-skiable because of gravel. GPRA : un-skiable. Mud Lake excellent for skating. No classic tracks but OK for classic skiing. Current weather Wind Storms have taken down over 70 trees on the ski trails. More wind forecasted for this weekend. Cold temperatures. Date of last snowfall November 26, 2025 Depth of last snowfall (in) 2 inches Current loose snow base (in) 2 inches Packed trail base (in) 0 to 2 inches Date of last grooming December 18, 2025 Government Peak Recreation Area
December 20, 2025
Key Value Maintainer Valley Mountain Bikers And Hike Trails maintained No grooming activities. Some trees were removed after the wind storm. Trail conditions Mostly frozen dirt with scattered patches of ic and snow Current weather Windy Date of last snowfall November 10, 2025 Depth of last snowfall (in) 2” Current loose snow base (in) 0” Packed trail base (in) 0” Date of last grooming March 20, 2023 Hazards Other Describe hazard Watch out for fallen trees across the single track trails. Petersville, South Denali
December 19, 2025
Key Value Maintainer Curry Ridge Riders Trails maintained Chulitna Bluff Trail Trapper Creek Winter Trail (aka "Rabbideaux") East West Express MP121 to Reflector Tree (+Tokositna Loop Denali State Park) Trail conditions South Denali/East Petersville snow-trails have not been established due to the requirement for deeper snow accumulations to support grooming drag ops and yet variable ice thicknesses at creek crossings. Caution If accessing the trails at present time; particularly be aware of fallen trees and wood debris blocking some areas of the trails. Current weather fair 8 degrees Date of last snowfall December 04, 2025 Depth of last snowfall (in) 1-2" Current loose snow base (in) 3 to 8" Packed trail base (in) n/a Date of last grooming April 03, 2025 Trail closures no snowtrails in the South Denali/East Petersville are established at present time Hazards Wildlife in the Area,Standing Water or Overflow,Large Ruts or Holes,Other Describe hazard Curry Ridge Riders has begun removing extra fallen trees and wood debris across trails from windstorms and we appreciate any other initiative help doing so as well. Be aware passage may be difficult due to blocked trail access and partially frozen creek crossings. Please share any observations for hazards by contacting Curry Ridge Riders (see comments below) Comments Curry Ridge Riders trail reports when grooming season commences are published weekly on Friday evening or Saturday morning and latest grooming reports can be accessed at https://trails.matsu.gov Our email is akcurryridgeriders@gmail.com (monitored daily) and our telephone is 907-689-7669 where you can report trail observations and/or concerns and otherwise leave a voice message. We welcome annual membership dues and donations to support our hard work. Mid-Valley
December 19, 2025
Key Value Maintainer Mid-Valley Trail Club Trails maintained No trails are being groomed at this time due to the lack of snow. Trail conditions Trail is very rough with little to no snow, no overflow on the lakes Current weather Cold temperatures with wind and no new snow. Date of last snowfall November 20, 2025 Depth of last snowfall (in) Varies from 4” in areas to no snow Current loose snow base (in) Less than 4” Packed trail base (in) 0” Date of last grooming November 01, 2025 Lake Louise
December 18, 2025
Key Value Maintainer Lake Louise Snowmachine Club Trails maintained Extreme cold weather persists this week, making any trail maintenance to be postponed till warmer temperatures arrive. Trail conditions All trails are not groomed and remain rough with a lack of snow. The lake trail is marked to and around Lake Susitna from the Lake Louise Lodge. The work party scheduled for this weekend to finish marking the Lake Trail has once again been canceled due to the cold. No date has been made to reschedule yet. Current weather No new snow and extreme cold temperatures have dominated the area this week. Date of last snowfall November 30, 2025 Current loose snow base (in) 12" Packed trail base (in) 10" Date of last grooming January 02, 2026 Hazards Large Ruts or Holes,Other Describe hazard -30-degree weather is to continue through this weekend and into next week. Talkeetna Area
December 18, 2025
Key Value Maintainer Denali Nordic Ski Club Trails maintained No grooming activity due to low snow, but brushing and tree clearing took place at the following locations: Ski Hill, Ridge Trail, Talkeetna Lakes Park, Fish Lake Recreation area. Trail conditions non skiable, ok for walking and biking, lots of glare ice on lakes Current weather clear, windy, temps in teens Date of last snowfall November 25, 2025 Depth of last snowfall (in) 1" Current loose snow base (in) 3" Packed trail base (in) 1-2" Date of last grooming November 25, 2025 Willow/emil Stancec
December 18, 2025
Key Value Maintainer Willow Trail Committee Trails maintained Our trail crews do not yet have access to the grooming app, so the updates on the map are not showing up. we have dragged the following trails with groomers, they are not necessarily packed and smooth due to the lack of fresh snow, but are passable. Main Artery, Moose Lips (outer/OG), Moose Lips (inner), Intertie (annie oakley to main), Intertie (main to cookie dough), Annie Oakley, S. Tank (Annie Oakley to Half Mile), Willer Kash/Shirleytowne, Camps Loop, Highland Trail, Neon District, Twisted Sister (inner/west), Twisted Sister (outer/east) Trail conditions Trails are passable but not all have a solid packed base, there may be exposed tussocks and brush in areas, frozen ice patches, etc. use caution. Current weather weather has been mostly clear and cold. higher elevations had above zero temps and wind, swamps have been well below zero and primarily calm winds. no new precipitation. Date of last snowfall November 24, 2025 Depth of last snowfall (in) 3 inch Current loose snow base (in) 6 inches Packed trail base (in) 1 inch Date of last grooming December 16, 2025 Trail closures trails not listed above are not in due to snow conditions Comments ES main trailhead is on Willer Kash road. please control snowmachine speeds and watch for dog teams and other trail users. Please stay fully on or completely off trails to keep the surface safe for all users. Please respect private property where trails cross through. Petersville
December 17, 2025
Key Value Maintainer Petersville Community Non-Profi Trails maintained Petersville Road, East/West Express South, Kenny Creek, Deep Creek South through swamp to Petersville Road south. Trail conditions trails are in poor condition due to lack of snowfall. Current weather clear and 10 degrees Current loose snow base (in) 3" Packed trail base (in) 12" Date of last grooming December 16, 2025 Hazards Large Ruts or Holes Describe hazard PCNPC remove over 40 trees from the trail system. Trail on E/W Express south is brutal lots of rocks and stumps. Skeetawk
December 15, 2025
Key Value Maintainer Skeetawk Trails maintained Snowmaking is underway and grooming has begun. Skeetawk has a total of 4 trails open and groomed. Off the Triple lift is Altitude, Gold Rush, and Skid N Steer. The magic carpet learning area is also open and groomed. Trail conditions Trails are riding well with firm man-made snow. All trails are freshly groomed prior to each operational day. Current weather Clear skies with no new snow. Temps 5-20F. Off and on winds with periods of gusts to 50MPH. Date of last snowfall December 04, 2025 Depth of last snowfall (in) 1" Current loose snow base (in) 3" Packed trail base (in) 12" Date of last grooming December 15, 2025 Trail closures Early season conditions exist. Comments N/A Willow/haessler-Norris
December 13, 2025
Key Value Maintainer Willow Trail Committee Trails maintained None Trail conditions Rock hard and hazardous. Not enough snow to cover terrain feature or vegetation Current weather Continued clear and cold. Current loose snow base (in) 0" Packed trail base (in) 3" Date of last grooming November 30, 2025 Hazards Large Ruts or Holes,Other Describe hazard Not enough snow to cover terrain feature or vegetation Comments I have not been on the trails for over a week. Petersville
December 12, 2025
Key Value Maintainer Petersville Community Non-Profi Trails maintained none Trail conditions 8" of hard packed snow due to rain last week. The temps are -2 to 12 above Current weather 8" of hard packed snow due to rain last week. The temps are -2 to 12 above Date of last snowfall December 04, 2025 Depth of last snowfall (in) 3" Current loose snow base (in) none Packed trail base (in) 8" Date of last grooming April 01, 2025 Trail closures all trails closed