The Plumley-Maud Trail is a year round multi-use trail that runs between Maud Road on the north and Plumley Road on the south. The trail was originally built by loggers to access logging areas near Burnt Butte, so there are several small trails connecting to the main trail.

The trail can connect to the Rippy Trail via Maud Road, and the Morgan Horse Trail via Maud Road. The area is wooded with stands of birch, spruce and cottonwood.

The trail passes close by residential areas, so please respect private property. Snowmachiners and ATV riders must yield to non-motorized trail users and keep their speeds under 10 mph.

12/4/24 The warm temperatures and lack of sufficient snow depth have forced us to stop packing and grooming efforts at this time. We will begin again as soon as the weather allows. Thank you for your understanding.

The trail passes close by residential areas, so please respect private property. Snowmachiners and ATV riders must yield to non-motorized trail users and keep their speeds under 10 mph.

The Palmer-Moose Creek Railroad Trail is a year round, non-motorized trail following an old railroad bed along the Matanuska River between Palmer and Moose Creek. The trail is mostly level, the first half passing beneath towering bluffs on the north side of the river. The second half of the trail (from the Palmer side) is more stable, passing through large stands of cottonwood, birch and spruce. The trail provides, at times, brushy views of the Matanuska River and the Chugach Mountain range to the south.

Summer use includes hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding. Winter uses include mountain biking, cross-country skiing and skijoring.

This trail system has been brushed for the season.

Trail maintenance ends at the first slide due to rock slides and erosion. Dogs must be on a leash. Due to erosion on the trail, be careful when walking, especially after rain when rocks tumble down embankments. The trail has been washed out due to landslides and has been repaired several times.

The Morgan Horse Trail is a non-motorized year round trail, which is located between the Lazy Mountain Recreation Area on the north end and Maud Road on the south. It provides connections to the Lazy Mountain Trail (non-motorized), Matanuska Peak Trail (non-motorized) and the Plumley-Maud Trail (multi-use). It traverses the lower slope of Lazy Mountain and can be muddy in the spring.

The trail travels southeast through the recreation area and follows a section line easement going due south to Maud Road. The area is forested with large cottonwood, white spruce and birch. The trail passes close by homes, so please respect private property.

12/4/24 The warm temperatures and lack of sufficient snow depth have forced us to stop packing and grooming efforts at this time. We will begin again as soon as the weather allows. Thank you for your understanding.