Tsalteshi / Soldotna paths

The feel

Tsalteshi is a nonprofit-run trail system south of Soldotna, maintained by volunteers and funded by donations and grants. In summer it is open to foot-powered recreation: walking, running, hiking, biking, wildlife watching and berry-picking, with an 18-hole disc golf course on site.

Mountain bikers get 10 km of singletrack of varying difficulty, and the Slikok Multi-Use Trails south of Isaak Road add about 5 km more. Over 25 km are groomed for cross-country skiing in winter, and the Slikok trails are open to fat bikes then.

What to expect

Route and terrain

Singletrack plus paved, an all-levels network of 25+ km with 10 km of mountain bike singletrack.

Parking

The main trailhead behind Skyview Middle School has ample parking. The Wolverine Trailhead off Kalifornsky Beach Road has a gravel lot. The Squirrel and Owl loops, off the north side of Isaak Road, have room for only one or two vehicles in summer.

Fees and passes

Free to use, open 24/7, year-round.

Dogs

Welcome in summer on a leash or under strict voice control. Not allowed on the main trail system in winter.

Bathrooms and water

Outhouses at the Wolverine Trailhead.

Season and access

June to September for riding; the trails are open 24/7, year-round.

Mingo says

Ride the singletrack in summer, when the trails are foot-powered and dogs are welcome on a leash. Return in winter for the groomed ski trails, or for fat bikes on the Slikok trails.

Before you go

• Rent fat bikes or mountain bikes at Beemuns.
• Skip the Squirrel and Owl loops for parking in winter, since there is none; the Wolverine Trailhead lot is plowed.
• Pick up a map at a trailhead, or download the PDF from tsalteshi.org and use the Trailforks app.
• Leave dogs at home if you are heading to the main trail system in winter.

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