Chase Trail:
Alaska
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Description:
Though close to the town of Talkeetna, the Chase Trail leads into the tamest edges of Alaska's Bush. The first five miles of this 14-mile, mostly gravel, flat trail follow the Alaska Railroad. Families and those just visiting for the day should love it. Occasionally, a train passes, bringing a roar to an otherwise peaceful landscape. After about five miles, the trail's gravel surface turns to dirt.
The community of Chase, for which the trail is named, came to be in 1922 as a railroad station at Mile 236.2 of the Alaska Railroad. Today, only a few hardy residents remain, living self-sufficient lives along the banks of the nearby Susitna River.
Other areas have blossomed too. Nodwell, just off the Chase Trail past Mile 5, has grown into a small community and once even boasted a bar. And Clear Creek, at the end of the trail, is known for its great fishing.
Locals recommend the trail to tourists, especially those who want to go beyond Talkeetna's main drag of cafes and shops.
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Parking & Trail Access:
The trail head is in the northwest corner of the Alaska Railroad parking lot in Talkeetna.
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