Johnson Pass North Trailhead
This trailhead offers ample parking along the long driveway into the trailhead at milepost 64 of the Seward Highway. Please do not park in the turnaround nearest the outhouse as trailered rigs use this space to turn their vehicle around.
Snowmobile access is through the open gate leaving from the turnaround and follows a well-beaten in path to the south known as the “Wagon Road.” Riders have several different options of areas to explore from this trailhead.
Connect to the Iditarod National Historic (INHT): Snowmobile Trail and ride ~7 miles north and into the heart of Turnagain Pass or cross Center and Divide Creek following a still active mining road into Lynx Creek. The Wagon Road will eventually tie back into the Johnson Pass (summer) hiking trail and lead riders to Bench Lake and Johnson Pass proper. Follow this route ~23 miles to the Johnson Pass South trailhead on the Seward Ranger District.
General Information
For more information call the Glacier Ranger District: 907-783-3242
December 1 - April 30
Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, year-round.
*Based on the variability of snow conditions from year to year and throughout the winters, the above Over-the-Snow Motorized vehicle opening and closing dates are subject to change through the use of an Emergency Forest Order. When planning your trip, please verify that the area you plan to use is open to OSV use by checking either the link to current Forest Orders or by calling one of our offices.
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 60.72429744
Longitude: -149.27770625
Directions
From Girdwood travel south along the Seward highway. Trailhead is on the Left at approximately MP64. Look for brown and Yellow Forest Service sign: Johnson Pass Trailhead.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
