Though it’s typically too wet for running in the warm months, Goldstream Public Use Area is a good choice for off-season running. Here you’ll find the multi-use Tanana Valley Railroad Trail and the El Dorado Creek Trail, which are both maintained for winter use. The Tanana Valley Railroad Trail runs between Ballaine Road and Goldstream Creek and is ~2miles. The Eldorado Creek Trail begins further south on Eldorado Road and continues northeast to Bucks Drive, ~3-4 miles.
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Essentials
- Several miles possible
- Varies
- Ballaine Road Parking lot
- Car only. Parking area off Ballaine Rd.
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Fairbanks, US
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Other Routes in Fairbanks, AK
The best option for running in central Fairbanks. There are east and west sections of the trail that can be combined using 1st Ave for a total of 8 miles out and back.
The University of Alaska Fairbanks campus has plenty of running options. There are public trails, runnable roads, multi-use paths, and even winter trail options.
Beaver Sports is one of the top running, cycling, and adventure sports shops in Fairbanks. There are more than 25 miles of trails behind the store that are perfect for wintertime running. Summer tends to be swampy. Pop into the store for trail recs!
A smooth gravel multi-use trail leading west out of Fairbanks along Sheep Creek Road. It meets with a larger trail system near Ester Dome for more options.
The Pearl Creek Elementary School in the Dogpatch neighborhood is an ideal starting point for varied trail runs and access to the bike lanes of Auburn Drive and Farmers Loop Road.
The Creamer’s Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge at the historic Creamer family farm in northern Fairbanks has miles of trails that connect to UAF and other destinations around the city.
Birch Hill is a popular ski area in the wintertime, and a popular running/hiking destination in summer. Some of the favorite running trails include the 6.2 km Blackhawk loop.
Gravel access roads and all-seasons trails make the Tanana Lakes Recreation Area in the south of Fairbanks a popular running destination at any time of year.
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