Wasilla Creek Wetlands Trail, Alaska, United States
4.5 (14 reviews) Spent 1-2 hours Ranking #6 in Wasilla Hiking Trails
Short & Sweet!
Beautiful short trail great for all ages. We also packed a lunch and were happy to find a picnic table at the end to sit, eat and enjoy the food. NOTE: The very beginning of the boardwalk is very slanted due to settlement so be careful (see pictures).
Address
5990 Nelson Road, Wasilla, AK 99654
Website
http://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/alaska/wasilla-creek-trail
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4.5 based on (14 reviews)
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4Gig'em A 5:00 PM May 4, 2018
Great idea, good execution, iffy to find
A floating boardwalk through the wetlands that is super cool! As others have mentioned, it can be narrow and a little shaky/squeaky but you really feel like you're alone in nature. I had a lot of trouble finding it, likely a combination of the address on TripAdvisor and Apple Maps. To actually find this spot easily, you'll want to drive on E Fireweed St past The Ranch Alaska (I think it's called that, it's a development). You'll cross over a tiny bridge saying Wasilla Creek and the parking area is immediately to the left!
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4Antiquetuck 5:00 PM Oct 26, 2015
A new meandering elevated walkway in a natural wetlands setting
This is a 'nature trail' that is elevated above the wetlands of Wasilla Creek as it flows into and through the Palmer Hay Flats. The 'boardwalk' is about 1/2 mile long and nearly parallels the creek to a point in the hayflats where there a 20' x 20' elevated platform. It's an easy walk and might even be wheelchair passable. There are no rails so rambunctious children might fall off and get wet. The views are impressive with mountains on all sides, water and marsh below. Birds, possible fish (in season), moose and natural creatures abound.
