Arnold L. Muldoon Park Loop
The feel
This is a short, easy wooded loop in a neighborhood park off Northern Lights Blvd, across from Carrs. A dedicated loop of exercise stations runs along the trail, and there is a picnic table at the park.
The trail is 4 to 8 ft wide, mixes asphalt with sand and dirt, and has a lot of shade. Moose are occasionally in the area. The loop connects to the paved Chester Creek trail and the Russian Jack Springs trail system.
What to expect
- Route and terrain
- Loop, 1 mile, with about 52 ft of gain. Asphalt and sand and dirt, 4 to 8 ft wide, shaded, with exercise stations.
- Time
- About half an hour.
- Parking
- A parking lot serves the park, off Northern Lights Blvd.
- Dogs
- Allowed on a leash.
- Kids
- Rated easy, with a loop of exercise installations along the trail.
- Hazards
- Occasional moose in the area.
- Season and access
- Open 6am to 11pm. Bus Route 10 stops where Northern Lights meets Muldoon Rd.
Mingo says
Aim for March through September. Keep an eye out for moose as you walk.
Before you go
- Arrive between 6am and 11pm; the park is open those hours.
- Take Bus Route 10 to Northern Lights and Muldoon Rd if you would rather not drive.
- Keep your dog on a leash and use the waste bins.
Written October 2026. Sources are listed at the end of this page.
Today
Getting there
- Distance
- 1 mi
- Elevation gain
- 52 ft
- Route
- Loop
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Dogs
- Allowed
- High point
- 337 ft
- Drive from Anchorage
- in town
- Drive from Fairbanks
- Full day, 6h34 to Anchorage
What it is like
🦟 Bugs: High (Jun-Jul) Bears: Common, make noise