Ski Loop Trail

About Ski Loop Trail

This loop trail begins and ends at the Wickersham trailhead. The initial leg of the trail starts on the Summit Trail and crosses south to the Wickersham Creek Trail then returns back to the trailhead. The trail climbs for one mile to an overlook before descending into a forested saddle and back to the trailhead. The section of trail between the Summit and Wickersham Creek trails is primarily a winter trail, is extremely wet and boggy and not recommended for travel in the summer. This trail is non-motorized year-round.

How to Get There

From Fairbanks travel approximately 10 miles north on the Steese Highway to the community of Fox, AK. From Fox, AK, travel approximately 28 miles north on the Elliott Highway. The trailhead is called the Wickersham Dome Trailhead and is on the right (east) side of the road. This trail is non-motorized year round.

Plan Your Visit to Ski Loop Trail

Heading to Ski Loop Trail? A few things to know before you go:

• Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
• Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
• Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
• Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
• Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

References & Official Resources

• Official Recreation.gov page
• Park map (PDF)
• View on OpenStreetMap
• Driving directions (Google Maps)