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Palmer - Moose Rail Trail
Palmer, AK | The Palmer-Moose Creek Rail...
12.7
Miles
Out & back
Estimate 5.08 Hours to Complete
1,712
Elevation Gain
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Trail Description
The Palmer-Moose Creek Railroad Trail is a year round, non-motorized trail following an old railroad bed along the Matanuska River between Palmer and Moose Creek. The trail is mostly level, the first half passing beneath towering bluffs on the north side of the river. The second half of the trail (from the Palmer side) is more stable, passing through large stands of cottonwood, birch and spruce. The trail provides, at times, brushy views of the Matanuska River and the Chugach Mountain range to the south. Summer use includes hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding. Winter uses include mountain biking, cross-country skiing and skijoring.

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Kid friendly , Cross-country skiing , Nature trips , Snowshoeing , Forest , Rails trails , Views
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