Woodland Trail

The feel

The Woodland Trail runs through birch and spruce forest in Meadow Lakes Community Park, part of 12 acres of woodland that also holds a hidden stream. The park is volunteer-run, free and open to the public, and the walk is quiet.

Salmonberry and serviceberry bushes grow along the way. The Woodland Trail is one of the park's trails, alongside a hidden creek trail and a walking trail around the outside perimeter of the softball field.

What to expect

Route and terrain

Out and back, 1.1 miles with about 9 ft of gain, through birch and spruce forest.

Time

About 0.5 hour.

Parking

Paved lots reached by a paved road, at 1205 N. Kim Drive.

Fees and passes

Free and open to the public.

Kids

Rated easy, and the park has a fenced playground.

Bathrooms and water

Two vault toilets in the park.

Season and access

Open all year.

Mingo says

Volunteers manage and maintain the whole park, so leave it better than you found it. Pair the forest walk with the playground and pavilion if you have kids along.

Before you go

• The park is at 1205 N. Kim Drive in Meadow Lakes.
• The pavilion with two barbecues and tables can be reserved for free. The reservation line is 907-232-2845.
• Both parking lots are paved.
• Look for the community orchard planted in 2023 with apple, cherry and apricot trees and cherry and serviceberry bushes.

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