Glennallen, Alaska · Matanuska-Susitna County
Clearwater Creek Wayside is located at MP 55.5 of the Denali Highway along Clearwater Creek, providing trail access to motorized users for the Clearwater Creek South Trail. Restrooms, picnic tables, and fire rings provide a nice break for those traveling the Denali Highway.This site can receive heavy visitation during …
Clearwater Creek Wayside is located at MP 55.5 of the Denali Highway along Clearwater Creek, providing trail access to motorized users for the Clearwater Creek South Trail. Restrooms, picnic tables, and fire rings provide a nice break for those traveling the Denali Highway.This site can receive heavy visitation during the summer. Please remember to practice Leave No Trace principles, and remember if you pack it in, pack it out.
From Paxson, proceed 55 miles west to the wayside, located on the south side of the Denali Highway.
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