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Russian Jack Springs Park

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Trails: 10 km (6 miles) of groomed trails connect with the Mahaffey trails to the south. A 5 km trail is lighted for night skiing.
Trail fees: No
Tel: Anchorage Parks and Recreation: 907-343-4217
Snow report: Cross Country Alaska
Nearest town: Anchorage, AK
Web site: Anchorage Parks and Recreation
Trail map: Available on the NSAA website
Equipment rentals: No
Ski lessons: Parks and Recreation offers ski programs for all ages
Other winter activities: Sliding
Facilities: Day lodge
Lodging on site: No
Lodging nearby: Anchorage has many hotels and other accommodation
Location of trails: East of downtown Anchorage, off Debarr Avenue and west of Boniface Parkway.
Tourism info: Anchorage Visitors Bureau
Weather forecast: Anchorage
Tourism info: Anchorage Visitors Bureau
Map of local region: Anchorage area

Rate this XC Area

Number of ratings: 1
Average rating: 4.00  

Name of XC Area: Russian Jack Springs Park
Times that I have skied there: Weekly
I last skied there in: Dec, 2003
Trails that I skied: Most all
My favorite trails: From APU land across Norther Lights Blvd to the Lodge at Russian Jack
Trail marking: Very good
Trail grooming: Very good
Rating: 4 stars
What I liked: scenery, layout, close to home
What I disliked: Nothing
Comments: Infrequent moose are the only possible hazards. Attractions: Excellent beginner trails with flatlands, hills, bridges and tunnels. Slopes for bunny skiers at Lodge.
Submitted by: JM
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Date submitted: Dec 31, 2003