Government Peak Recreation, Pioneer Loop Trail
Matanuska Susitna Valley Cross Country Skiing, fat bike riding, and snowshoeing trail
Government Peak Recreation, Pioneer Loop Trail
Matanuska Susitna Valley Cross Country Skiing, fat bike riding, and snowshoeing trail
Mat-Su Borough Park

Pioneer Loop

Icon Marker 10690, North Mountain Trails Drive, Palmer, Alaska, 99645
Easy
All Year
Biking
Cross Country Skiing
Hiking
Skiing
Walking

The Pioneer Loop is a 1.32 mile gentle rolling trail, groomed in winter for cross-country skiing.  The trail is enjoyed by both beginners and advanced skiers and is the only winter ski trail at Government Peak Recreation Area that allows skijoring, fat bike riding, and snowshoeing. 

Parking: This is a Mat-Su Borough Trailhead and requires a $5 single-use day pass or an annual parking pass.

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