Osar Lake Trail

About Osar Lake Trail

Located at milepost 37 on the south side of the Denali Highway, Osar Lake trail provides access to Osar lake and sweeping views of the Maclaren River basin. This trail lies within the Tangle Lakes Archaeological District (TLAD). Please stay on designated trails, which are marked with green dotted signs. Red dotted signs within the TLAD are not open to motorized use, unless 6 inches of frozen ground or 12 inches of snow cover are present. This trail is usually dry and is recommended for hiking, mountain bikes, and 4 wheelers. August and September brings heavy concentrations of hunters along this route. Trail is 7.2 miles long.

How to Get There

From Paxson on the Richardson Highway, go west 37 miles to the trailhead on the south side of the highway.

Plan Your Visit to Osar Lake Trail

Heading to Osar Lake 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
• View on OpenStreetMap
• Driving directions (Google Maps)