This trail provides access to BLM and State of Alaska Lands as well as the Gakona River Valley. The trail steadily deteriorates the further you travel from the highway. State of Alaska land is reached at mile 5.25 and the trail continues to the Gakona River another 2 miles or so. During hunting season (September 1- 20)
Maybe — confirm before you go.
This Bureau of Land Management site may charge a fee your pass covers — confirm before you go.
- Fee type Fee unknown — The fee structure here is unconfirmed.
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Common questions
Quick Yes / No / Depends answers for One Mile Trail — always confirm with the managing site before you go.
Depends Does the America the Beautiful pass work here?
Maybe — This Bureau of Land Management site may charge a fee your pass covers — confirm before you go. Check with the managing agency before you go.
Yes Can you kayak, paddle, or boat here?
Yes — there’s water for boating and paddling at One Mile Trail. Hand-launched craft usually need no permit; motorized boats may need registration or a launch fee.
Depends Is hunting allowed?
Yes — hunting is permitted here in season, with the required state license and tags. Check seasons and unit rules.
Yes Can you bring a dog?
Generally yes — dogs are welcome when kept under control (usually leashed). Confirm any local rules.
Depends Are drones allowed?
Sometimes — often allowed away from wilderness and developed or crowded areas, with rules. Check locally before you fly.
Nearby sites
Frank Kovalchek from Anchorage, Alaska, USA / CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons U.S. Forest Service Chugach National Forest
CheckThis Forest Service site may charge a fee your pass covers — confirm before you go.
Tiekel Road Grade
ConfirmedThis site is free — no fee is charged, so you won’t need your pass to get in.