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Eagle River Greenbelt Path

Eagle River

The feel

A quiet paved greenbelt along the glacial Eagle River in Eagle River. It is an out and back route with 71 m of elevation gain, rated easy, and it takes about 1 hour 33 minutes.

Wildflowers, wildlife, rivers and scenic views line the way. The path is family friendly and dog friendly, and walkers, trail runners, mountain bikers and horseback riders all use it.

What to expect

Route and terrain
Paved, out and back, rated easy. About 7 mi of network, or 7.2 km, with 71 m of elevation gain.
Time
About 1 hour 33 minutes.
Dogs
Dog friendly.
Kids
Family friendly.
Season and access
May to October. Walking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, horseback riding, mountain biking, trail running and hiking are all listed uses.

Mingo says

Plan your ride for May to October. Come in winter only on snowshoes or skis.

Before you go

  • Allow about 1 hour 33 minutes for the out and back.
  • Bring your dog, since the path is dog friendly.
  • Bring snowshoes or skis if you come outside May to October.

Written October 2026. Sources are listed at the end of this page.

Today

Getting there

Season
May-Oct
Drive from Anchorage
18 min to Eagle River
Drive from Fairbanks
Full day, 6h16 to Eagle River
Distance
~7 mi network
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Easy
Elevation
190 ft
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Part of Anchorage Bowl.

What it is like

Nearby

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