Kincaid Park
Saturday Jul 17 by MaineiAK
Thanks for the info, Gavin. We have checked in at the Chalet lost-and-found, but no one has turned them in there. I wouldn’t be searching quite so hard, except that one was a $300 whitewater racing paddle. I think they’re probably gone for good at this point, though.
Kincaid Park
Thursday Jul 15 by Gavin Kentch
@Maine - there is a lost and found in the Kincaid chalet (which is now open again) that would be worth checking. They keep large and valuable items behind the counter; if you wandered in asking about paddles, that’s where they would be.
Kincaid Park
Thursday Jul 15 by MaineiAK
Little Campbell Lake - after canoeing with the family on Tuesday, we packed up and left, forgetting our three paddles on the shore. We did not find them when we realized they were missing and went back to check today. Any suggestions where else to try tracking them down other than this site?
Hillside
Thursday Jul 15 by Jeremy Littell
It's become clear in our household that a pair of black and orange Yoko nordic ski poles (~125cm, with snow baskets) and a purple hooded APU wind jacket are missing. They were last seen where the Gasline heads up the steep hill just south of Chicken Run. Any info appreciated....
Hillside
Wednesday Jul 14 by Gilia
Found new looking wind layer jacket on Spencer Loop - let me know the brand and color and I’ll happily get it back to you. degange.gilia@gmail.com
Glen Alps
Thursday Jul 1 by Gretchen
Lost cell phone -IPhone 11 in blue case. Parked at Glen Alps and hiked up to Flatop. Went back up ton look for it. Please call 907 351-2286 if found.
Kincaid Park
Saturday Jun 26 by wayne
Black bear hanging out at the bottom of Change of Pace on the Raspberry multiuse trail. Fat and happy, he didn’t seem interested in folks.
Chester Creek Trail
Thursday Jun 24 by Nathan
There was a large black bear on the connecter between Takishla park and E 20th hanging around the trail.
Glen Alps
Thursday Jun 24 by wayne
Saw a sign about a moose carcass and bear activity on the Williwaw Lakes Trail, didn't read thoroughly enough to recall where the carcass was located...1.5 miles from somewhere. Regardless, the trail is currently "closed".
Campbell Creek Trail
Tuesday Jun 22 by Randal Bladel
I recall seeing a tree down all the way over the Campbell Creek a few weeks ago. It was somewhere south of Dowling, but I don’t know the exact location. (I was biking at the time.)
Turnagain Pass
Monday Jun 21 by GregV
Floated from the first Seward Hwy bridge over Granite Creek to the Six Mile whitewater put-in. Fast flow with numerous sweepers to avoid. I was in a 15’ round raft with 10’ oars without issues but be ready to maneuver at every corner. Fast float…1:45 with a lunch stop.
Campbell Creek Trail
Monday Jun 21 by MaineiAK
Any recent reports from paddling Campbell Creek? Is it clear? If not, are there just a few blockages or a lot? Thanks!
Crow Pass
Friday Jun 18 by Dede
Girdwood up to the cabin we hiked the upper trail. Quite a few snow fields. Footing generally good but was glad to have poles. Pass fully snow covered. Glissaded a short section then returned on the old trail which was snow free.
Bird to Gird Trail
Tuesday Jun 15 by Randal Blael
More bear scat on the trail than I have ever seen before, especially up high on the hill. I think I startled one in the brush, judging from the crashing going on as I passed. One couple on bikes said they had seen a bear earlier. Saw a bear spray canister trigger safety lock on the trail, so I’m guessing someone used their spray. I won’t go back without my spray and a horn.
Bird to Gird Trail
Friday Jun 11 by devo
Rode from Indian to Girdwood RT. Beautiful day, but lots of bears on the big hill south of Bird Point. On the way to Girdwood, on the downhill a (brown?) bear ran out of the woods in front of me. Slammed on the brakes, then I backed up, waited, then eventually got past it. Then after going to Girdwood I headed back to Indian. I started the climb of the same slope and within a 1/2 mile came up on four black bears walking on and near the path. I gave up, did a u-turn and went back to where the highway comes near the trail and rode the highway north to get around them. A nice ride, but keep your eyes open.
Kincaid Park
Tuesday Jun 8 by J and K
Found an eCollar on the side of the single track trail along Tower Power. It has blue straps on it. Left it at the Kitchen Sink.
Glen Alps
Sunday Jun 6 by Jeremy
Found a micro SD card on the south (right hand, outbound from trailhead) side of Powerline trail, maybe a mile up from the middle fork trail junction, last Sunday, 06/06. Amazingly, it is intact and works. Tell me what's on it and I can arrange to get it back to you!
Kincaid Park
Saturday Jun 5 by Gavin Kentch
Large black bear in the woods, hanging out in the shade amongst the junked cars, on the official trail from the motocross area down to the beach. We all know there are bears at Kincaid, and presumably it won’t be in the same place tomorrow, but I was absolutely guilty of paying less attention than I should because it was near the parking lot on a sunny/busy day and I’d convinced myself there wouldn’t be any bears there, so I wanted to put that out there. If my mom reads this, I was very safe. The bear loped away from me as soon as it saw me.
Hillside Singletrack Trails
Saturday Jun 5 by J
Large mamma black bear at the Janice’s Jive entrance off Red Court/Nordic trailhead - she and 3 cubs were in the neighborhood yesterday.
Turnagain Pass
Saturday Jun 5 by Greg V
Floated Granite Creek from just above the Granite Creek CG to the Six Mile whitewater put-in. Good bank to bank flow with no major hazards.
Near Point
Saturday Jun 5 by Kelly
Hiked up Near Point from Prospect Heights parking. Beautiful warm sunny day with slight breeze to cool us off and keep skeeters and flies at bay. Trail in perfect shape with usual but not bad wet spots, with minimal mud. Saw a younger bull moose. More foot traffics on descent and parking lot packed by 1:00! The drive into parking is quite bumpy but all in all perfect for National Trails Day!
Kincaid Park
Monday May 31 by SNegus
Found cell phone in red shoulder carrier. Was left in the Ellen Toil bench at intersection of Margaux and Mizes Folly on the lighted loop.
Kincaid Park
Sunday May 30 by Howard Mozen
Aggressive Moose!!!! Morning run on Bolling.near Compression. Charged my a mama moose with a newborn calf nearby. She came within 2'. Thankfully she stopped short as I was sprawled out lying on my side just off the trail.
Independence Mine
Friday May 28 by Kruser
Report: 1-2" of fresh and still snowing. Good skiing on touring skis especially in Gold Cord basin. Road was down to pavement but maintenance trail still provides access
Independence Mine
Tuesday May 25 by Valley Orange
Fish scales, firm snow, and foxes (watching for wayward water bottles and small dogs). Ski off-the-post-hole-path, great views. Finished at 9:30 am.
Arctic Valley Ski Area
Monday May 24 by Larry
Still a lot of wet snow in the valley floor and snow on the ski slopes. The opposite slopes are mostly snow free for hiking to Mt Gordon Lyon.
Devil's Pass
Saturday May 22 by 0000smith
Trail is dry enough to ride responsibly.Too much snow for me about 4 miles up.
Independence Mine
Saturday May 22 by Justin
Welp, Got greedy, was heading back up to the visitor center and got stuck at the bottom turn there. Was able to back up and get that ironed out but it is very soft up here. Headed down now, skate lane all the way up to Broadway loop as well as outhouse loop are good with classic tracks, enjoy Support grooming by the Mat-Su Ski Club
Independence Mine
Saturday May 22 by Justin
I am currently grooming at the mine, I have failed on both sides to get up Renshaw Road stuck good one time. The rest of it will be good it is not setting up very well at all so tread cautiously, very warm up here 35 when I got out of my truck at the lodge Support grooming by the Mat-Su Ski Club
Independence Mine
Friday May 21 by Justin
I plan on Pistenbully grooming tomorrow morning, so get your skis out and be ready Support grooming by the Mat-Su Ski Club
Independence Mine
Friday May 21 by Dan
Skied 9-11 am. Wonderful groom! Thanks Jeff and Ski Club. Left just as hordes of postholers were starting up.
Independence Mine
Friday May 21 by Jeff
Groomed up all the trails for skate and set tracks for classic. Support grooming by the Mat-Su Ski Club
Independence Mine
Thursday May 20 by Jeff
The PB has been repaired and MSSC will try to groom Friday and for the LAST weekend of skiing. Support grooming by the Mat-Su Ski Club
Independence Mine
Thursday May 20 by Ed Strabel
Unable to groom. 4" of new, heavy, wet snow, groomer got stuck and then after an hour of shoveling, the machine would not start. Disappointment Support grooming by the Mat-Su Ski Club
Independence Mine
Wednesday May 19 by Ed Strabel
Mat-Su Ski Club will re-groom the mine trails early tomorrow AM. We will do a status posting at about 7 AM. Support grooming by the Mat-Su Ski Club
Independence Mine
Wednesday May 19 by Jeff
I am currently grooming up at the mine. Conditions improve as you go up. Support grooming by the Mat-Su Ski Club
Kincaid Park
Tuesday May 18 by Jeannette
Lost black car key fob while on Jodhpur/Icebox. Pls email Jeannette@sightline.org if you find it! Thanks!
Independence Mine
Tuesday May 18 by Ed Strabel
Hard freeze last night. Mat-Su Ski Club groomed the trails at Independence Mine this morning. Lots of post holes on the road but grooming gets better as you go up. Support grooming by the Mat-Su Ski Club
Independence Mine
Monday May 17 by Ed Strabel
It looks like DOT is not going to plow the road to the visitor center until next week. Mat-Su Ski Club's Pisten Bully is still awaiting parts. We will attempt to groom the trails through the mine early Tuesday AM with a tracked ATV and one of our Ginzu groomers. We will do a trails report early tomorrow. If the grooming goes well, we will try to groom every morning through the weekend. Support grooming by the Mat-Su Ski Club
Alaska Pacific University
Monday May 17 by Larry
Walked APU and single tracks. Still muddy spots on APU trails with numerous non-fat tire ruts in low areas of the trail. Would be nice if the ruts could be rolled out before the ankle busters dry that way. Single track was mostly dry and in good shape except for trees across the outer loop on N side of APU trail where it meets the inner loop (between APU and Chester trails).
Kincaid Park
Saturday May 15 by Sally
The single tracks south of Raspberry are open and in great shape. Just a bit of mud here and there. North side trails (Middle Earth) still closed.
Kincaid Park
Saturday May 15 by Sally
The single tracks south of Raspberry are open and in great shape. Just a bit of mud here and there. North side trails (Middle Earth) still closed.
Independence Mine
Saturday May 15 by Ed Strabel
Mat-Su Ski club unable to get our groomer operational. We hope to be able to start grooming sometime this week. We will keep folks posted here. Support grooming by the Mat-Su Ski Club
Bird to Gird Trail
Friday May 14 by devo
Cycled on trail from Indian to Girdwood. Trail mostly clear of debris and in good shape. No sign of bears or moose.
Independence Mine
Friday May 14 by Cape St. Elias
Morning skiing soooooo good. Started softening up around 11-11:30.
Independence Mine
Friday May 14 by Ed Strabel
Mat-Su Ski Club still working on mechanical issues on our groomer. Mechanic coming up tomorrow AM (Saturday). Hope to regroom Saturday night. Trail is "punchy". Support grooming by the Mat-Su Ski Club
Flattop
Thursday May 13 by Larry
Not sure if there is a better site to post hiking status. The south sunny side trail up Flattop is snow free and not very muddy in early morning with the exception of the normal snowfields before reaching the saddle. Trail likely gets more muddy as snow melts through the day. Peak 2 has snow on its face and ridge.
Independence Mine
Thursday May 13 by Rose Frankowski
Looking for a pink (with blue and light blue panels on the front) fleece fuzzy jacket (zip-up with hood, girls size large I believe) that was hanging on the sign near the gate at the start of the Independence Mine trail at Hatcher Pass today Jacket disappeared between 10-11:30am while I was out skiing on the nearby quite good crust. Thank you!
Independence Mine
Thursday May 13 by Kruser
Nature provided excellent crust this morning. There was a red fox above Independence mine that checked me out closely several times, and then moved on to smaller game. Don't fall.
Independence Mine
Wednesday May 12 by Ben
Piston Bully had a mechanical issue and independence will be groomed as soon as that is fixed. Should be quick. Ben Support grooming by the Mat-Su Ski Club
