What to See and Do
Hiking and Biking
Big Bend Trail
Big Bend Trail starts at mile 14 of the Colorado Creek Trail and connects with the Wickersham Creek Trail. Its highest elevation is 2,687 feet after 5.47 miles. Elevation changes along the trail allow hikers and bikers to have beautiful vistas and see a plethora of flora and fauna.
Length: 15.6 miles
Intensity: Difficult
Trail Creek Trail
Trail Creek trail is hilly with scenic views of the White Mountains and the Alaska range. The trail's highest elevation is 4,064 feet, and it often features spruce trees and blueberries. Look out for thinhorn sheep, which are very common along this trail.
Length: 23.8 miles
Intensity: Easy
Cache Mountain Loop
The Cache Mountain Loop connects with the Fossil Creek Trail and the Trail Creek Trail at the Windy Gap Cabin and Cache Mountain Cabin, respectively. This trail has remarkable views of the White Mountains.
Length: 22.2 miles
Intensity: Moderate
Boating, Fishing, and Swimming
Water leisure activities, particularly boating, fishing, and swimming, are permitted at the White Mountains National Recreation Area - Alaska Cabins on Beaver Creek Wild and Scenic River. Boating is possible on the 127 miles of Beaver Creek flowing through the recreation area. The main fish species you can catch include Arctic grayling, burbot, and northern pike. While swimming is not restricted, it's advisable to swim in safe spots with low water currents and little or no obstacles.
Wildlife Viewing
Black bear, caribou, grizzly bear, moose, Dall sheep, wolves, and wolverines are common animal species in the White Mountains National Recreation Area - Alaska Cabins. Keep an eye on predator birds like hawks, owls, merlin, and kestrel.
Picnicking
There are picnic tables throughout the recreation area and at all campgrounds for picnicking. Some areas have grills and fire rings to add convenience.
Hunting
The White Mountains National Recreation Area - Alaska Cabins permits hunting. The game animals available for hunting include caribou, moose, sheep, and wolverines.
Winter Sports
Dog mushing, skiing, and snowmobiling are common winter sports in the White Mountains National Area. Skijoring and mountain biking are other activities visitors can enjoy in this area.
Stargazing
The White Mountains National Recreation Area - Alaska Cabins is ideal for stargazing. The perfect time to go stargazing is during winter between midnight and the wee hours of the morning when the sky is clear.
