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Access the Beaver Dam Trail across Campbell Airstrip Rd from the Campbell Tract parking area. You’ll head off into a forest of ancient aspen trees and shoulder height rose bushes. This is a favorite hangout spot for the local moose because the browse is so accessible. During late summer and into the fall you’ll also find copious amounts of rosehips, an abundant natural vitamin C ‘pill’. Miners were known to eat a hip or two a day to ward off… ...more
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It’s a stretch to call this a ‘beach’. It’s more like an oversized gravel bar on the edge of Campbell Creek. But you can drive to within 100 yards and hang out by the water. Park at the lot off Campbell Airstrip Road, walk to the bridge on the downstream side. It’s a fun place to skip rocks, wade, and hang out to the relaxing sound of the creek rushing by. It’s a nice alternatve to Goose Lake and other beaches teaming with kids. Here, there… ...more
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Difficulty: Easy
The name says it all – during the winter months at least. The trail is off limits once snow flies, but as soon as the snow is gone in the spring, recreate to your heart’s content. This network of wintertime dog mushing trails offers a wide array of options throughout the summer. With a little creativity you can put together outings from 1.4 to 12+ miles. Do be aware that mushers sometimes train their teams here with wheeled buggies. If you… ...more
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The View Point Trail is also known as the Tour of Anchorage Trail. It offers gentle terrain and a touch of solitude for those looking for an easy trail not far from the city. Because the Campbell Tract is adjacent to Far North Bicentennial Park and Chugach State Park beyond that, it offers a direct corridor for animals moving in and out of the Anchorage bowl so keep an eye out for moose with their young in the spring and be especially mindful ...more