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Boreal Forest Trails
🌿 Native Plants ♿ Natural surface trails, gentle grades

Boreal Forest Trails

A Mile Through Alaska's Ancient Forest

Wander through a mature boreal forest ecosystem — the great northern forest that blankets much of Alaska. White spruce, paper birch, and aspen create a cathedral canopy above a rich understory of ferns, berries, and mosses.

Did You Know?

Over 1 mile of natural surface trails

Moose and varied thrush frequent visitors

Mushroom foraging demonstrations in fall

Bloom Calendar

Apr
Leaf Break
May
Spring Wildflowers
Jun
Lush Canopy
Sep
Fall Color Peak
Oct
Golden Birch