Trail
Plan a Trip
Have you dreamed of visiting the Iditarod Trail? Planning is important.
Winter and Summer on the Trail
Winter Visit
On some sections of the trail, temperatures can regularly drop as low as -40 degrees with snow possible at any time. During the Iditarod Sled Dog Race is a great time to experience the rush of the Trail and to learn about the local communities as well. The Ceremonial Start is in Anchorage, while the Race restart is in Willow. Several trails in Girdwood are also winter ski trails!
Summer Visit
The Iditarod Trail is primarily a winter trail and many sections of the Trail are barely usable in the summer. Locals rely on rivers for inter-village transportation instead. However, sections within Chugach State Park, Chugach National Forest, Girdwood, and Eagle River boast wonderful summer trails.
No matter what the time of year, be prepared. Check local conditions before you venture out.
Places to Visit, Seward to Nome
Southcentral, Seward to Knik
Interior/Rivers, Skwentna to Kaltag
Bering Sea Coast, Unalakleet to Nome
Maps, Guides and Passport Stamps
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Trail Maps
Maps of the trail and its three regions, including the Southern Trek exploration map.
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Visitor Guide
The Iditarod National Historic Trail Visitor Guide, with every region, the passport stamp sites and tips for trail travel.
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Recreation Information
Who manages each part of the trail, and where to check conditions before you go.
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Passport Stamp Program
Where to collect an Iditarod National Historic Trail stamp for your Passport to Your National Parks.
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Auto Tour
Places on the historic trail you can reach by road, from Seward to Knik.
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Partner Sites
The agencies, museums and trail groups that care for the trail.