A skier stands atop a snowy hill, holding ski poles, with a signpost nearby and majestic mountains in the distance in Mat-Su, Alaska

Government Peak Recreation Area

Government Peak Recreation Area is a gem of a trail system with several loops. It totals four miles, and the trails are wide and well maintained. In the winter, the Nordic skiing at Government Peak is among the best in the state. In the summer, watch for wildlife.

Moderate

4mi / 6.4km

2 hrs

500ft / 152m

Jan 01 – Dec 31

Cross-Country Skiing, Family-Friendly & Accessible

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