State Park

7-Mile Canoe Trail

Easy
All Year
6.3Miles
Canoeing
Walking

This delightful paddle traverses scenic waterways through the heart of Wasilla. One can begin at Finger Lake State Recreation Site, goes through Cottonwood lake, Cottonwood Creek, Upper Wasilla Lake, and Wasilla Lake itself, near the Parks Highway. This route is absolutely beautiful and centrally located. 

Directions: From Palmer take E Bogard Road toward Wasilla. After 5 miles, turn left at Finger Lake State Recreation Site.

Parking: Alaska State Parks annual or day parking pass required.

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