Trail
Partner Sites
For more information on planning your Iditarod adventure, check out these resources.
Guides to Download
Iditarod National Historic Trail Visitor Guide
Alaska Geographic and the Bureau of Land Management
Download the Visitor Guide
Chugach National Forest Visitor Guide
USDA Forest Service, Chugach National Forest
Download the Chugach guide
Partner Websites
The Trail’s Land Managers
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Bureau of Land Management, Iditarodblm.gov
We work with the Congressionally-designated Trail Administrator at the Bureau of Land Management.
- Chugach National Forestfs.usda.gov/chugach
- Alaska State Parksdnr.alaska.gov/parks
Visitor Centers
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Alaska Public Lands Information Centeralaskacenters.gov
This interagency visitor center on Fourth Avenue can provide details on Iditarod Trail-related recreation described in this guide, as well as other opportunities throughout Alaska.
Trails and Travel in Alaska
Timing a Trip to the Race
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.