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The Stampede Trail is a rugged, old mining road that is open to dirtbike riders and is known for its backcountry adventure. The trail begins outside of Healy, Alaska, and heads west, offering a mix of hard-packed ground, loose dirt, and rocks. Riders should be prepared for numerous stream and mud puddle crossings, as the trail can be boggy and wet. The trail is best suited for intermediate riders, though some beginner terrain is available. The infamous Teklanika River crossing is a significant and potentially dangerous obstacle.
This trail, made famous by the book and movie "Into the Wild," is a multi-use area that allows ATVs and UTVs. Camping is permitted in some areas, but riders should be prepared as there is no cell phone service.Dirt Bike Trail System
Stampede Trail
AKA: The Magic Bus Trail, 142 Bus, Fairbanks Bus, Into the Wild, Stampede Road, Teklanika River, Savage River, Eight Mile Lake
Healy, AK
Off-Road Trails
Trail System Statistics
Braaply Rating
Awesome
Miles of Trail
25 miles
Elevation Range
1700 to 2100 ft.
Operating Season
All Year
About Stampede Trail
The Stampede Trail is a rugged, old mining road that is open to dirtbike riders and is known for its backcountry adventure. The trail begins outside of Healy, Alaska, and heads west, offering a mix of hard-packed ground, loose dirt, and rocks. Riders should be prepared for numerous stream and mud puddle crossings, as the trail can be boggy and wet. The trail is best suited for intermediate riders, though some beginner terrain is available. The infamous Teklanika River crossing is a significant and potentially dangerous obstacle. This trail, made famous by the book and movie "Into the Wild,"...
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Terrain Details
Surface Types
Loose Dirt
Little
Hard Pack
Few
Sand
None
Rocks
Little
Natural Features
Trees
Lots
Steep Hills
Few
Trail Features
Small Jumps
None
Large Jumps
None
Berms
None
Pits
None
Trail Types
Singletrack
None
Traffic & Safety
Hazards
Few
Difficulty Levels
Novice Terrain
Mostly
Amateur Terrain
Few
Expert Terrain
Little
Terrain Difficulty
Terrain for a variety of skill levels.
Trail Maintenance
Trails are marked, though not rated for difficulty, and somewhat maintained.
Terrain Hazards
Watch out for a few areas with hazards (assumed marked but use caution).
Getting Here & Info
Parking
No parking fees reported.
Camping
Camping is allowed (camp anywhere).
Permit Required
No
Operating Season
All Year
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