Jack Creek Trail

About Jack Creek Trail

The Jack River Trail is located at mile 131 of the Denali Highway, approximately four miles east of Cantwell, Alaska. The trail is an Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) 17(b) easement providing access through Ahtna, Inc. native lands to public lands. Public lands begin at mile 2 of the trail. Allowable uses along the 25 foot wide easement include foot, horse, and OHV’s up to 3000 lbs. The trail provides access to the Jack River Valley. Expect heavier use during hunting season, mid-August to late September.

How to Get There

From the Cantwell end of Denali Highway (milepost 135), drive to milepost 131 to access the trail. on the south side (right side) of the road.

Plan Your Visit to Jack Creek Trail

Heading to Jack Creek 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)