Lisa Lake Trail

The feel

A graveled trail runs through black spruce from a large parking area on the west side of the Alaska Highway at milepost 1381. It is about 3/4 mile one way to Lisa Lake, a 50-acre lake stocked with rainbow trout and landlocked coho salmon.

The public use cabin sits on the northwest shore and has a view of the Macomb Plateau. The trail is heavily used and crosses wetlands along the way. It is shared with ATVs and snowmachines as well as people on foot, and it stays in use all year.

What to expect

Route and terrain

Out and back, 1.5 miles total, with about 59 ft of gain; graveled trail through black spruce, with wetlands along the way.

Time

About 0.5 hour out and back.

Crowds and best time

The trail is heavily used.

Parking

A large parking area on the west side of the Alaska Highway, with a double-ended pullout where the trailhead is located.

Dogs

Allowed, but keep them under your control and clean up after them.

Kids

Rated easy.

Hazards

Unmarked traplines may be present along trails. Wetlands cross the route.

Bathrooms and water

An outhouse stands near the cabin. Bring water or a way to purify it.

Season and access

Open all year as a multi-use trail for ATVs, snowmachines and people on foot. The lake is about 40 miles southeast of Delta Junction.

Mingo says

Expect company and wet ground on the way in. Dog owners should keep a close eye out for traplines.

Before you go

• Bring a sleeping bag and pad, food, a cooking stove and fuel if you are using the cabin.
• Pack firewood cut to a maximum of 17 inches for the wood stove.
• Bring water or a way to purify it.

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