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Nearby Trails
| Status: | Open |
| Typically Open: | Year Round |
| Length: | 6.09 miles |
| Highest Elevation: | 619 feet |
| Duration: | About 45 minutes |
| Shape of Trail: | Straight Through |
| Best Direction to Travel: | N/A |
| Nearest Town: | Valdez |
| Nearest Town w/ Services: | Valdez |
| Official Road Name: | Mineral Creek Road |
| Management Agency: | City of Valdez |
| District: | Valdez |
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Highlights
A narrow canyon trail with views of glaciers, rugged mountains surrounding you, and mining efforts throughout the years (historical as well as current) are all present along this short sojourn into the Alaskan wilderness. Anyone looking for historic goldmines will be well rewarded along Mineral Creek Road and hiking the area. At the end of the drivable trail (where this trail guide ends and marked with a gate), a hiking trail continues to the historic Smith Mill about 1 mile further up the canyon. (At the time of mapping this guide, a landslide prevented safe hiking to the Smith Mill, proceed at your own risk.)
Route Information
Waypoints
1. Trailhead (0 mi)
This is the start of the dirt road and the end of the pavement. The Valdez city water tower is visible from here.
Directions to Trailhead
Trailhead Coordinates:
61.139764,
-146.366325
Starting Point: Valdez, Alaska
From the intersection of Egan Avenue & Hazelet Avenue bear north on Hazelet Avenue until you reach Hanagita Street. Turn west (left) on Hanagita Street until the first intersection, then bear north (right) on Mineral Creek Drive. Bear north (right) again after the bend onto Mineral Creek Road.
You are now at the trailhead.
Camping
Not allowed
For individual use only, not to be shared.