Best Dispersed Camping near Ester, AK

Best Dispersed Sites Near Ester, AK (2)

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  1. Elliott Highway Pulloff Loop- Dispersed Camping

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  Ester, Alaska

  Sections of tbe Steese aod Elliott highways have not yet been paved. Gravel sections are well-maintained and can be driven by two-wheel-drive vehicles. However, you may encounter tight corners, soft road shoulders, and dusty or slippery conditions depending on the weather, commercial traffic, and road-maintenance equipment. Rocks kicked up by other vehicles can crack your headlights or windshield- slow down and keep your distance. Drive with your lights on to increase visibility in dusty or rainy conditions

  Limited Services The Steese and Elliott highways traverse wiId and scenic country, and basic services may be more limited than you are accustomed to. Cell phone coverage is available only near Fairbanks.

  Go prepared! We recommend you carry: • one or two good spare tires mounted on rims • tire jack and tool kit • emergency flares • extra gasoline, oil, and ,windshield cleaner • drinking water and food • emergency camping gear • first aid kit, insect repeller, and sun screen

  The Fairbanks Alaska Public Lands Information Center (FAPLIC) is an integral component of the community of Fairbanks which supports the appropriate use and enjoyment of Alaska's public lands and resources through "one-stop shopping" for public lands information, trip-planning assistance, and resource education. The interagency partnership embodied as FAPLIC encourages visitors and residents to seek meaningful, safe and enjoyable experiences on public lands and inspires to conserve and sustain the natural, cultural and historic resources of Alaska.

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  2. Colorado Creek Trailhead Dispersed Camping

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  Ester, Alaska

  This mulit-use winter trail follows the Duncan Creek drainage through open meadows and spruce and birch forest. The trail climbs gently for the first ten miles before a steep ascent to a ridgeline with views of the Beaver Creek drainage. This section of trail receives frequent windstorms and portions of the trail may be blown over with drifted snow. From Beaver Creek, the trail traverses a large meadow before crossing the bridge over Windy Creek and onto Wolf Run Cabin. Note that the primary access to the Colorado Creek Cabin is from the Colorado Creek Trail. At mile 14 of the Colorado Creek Trail take the Big Bend Trail 1 mile to the Colorado Creek Cabin.

  Not recommended for summer use due to the abundance of wet lowlands along the trail.

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