Visitor Guides & Safety Cabins
Official visitor publications, Chugach National Forest trail guides, and essential information on public shelter cabins along the Iditarod National Historic Trail.
Official Visitor Guides (PDF Downloads)
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), U.S. Forest Service, and Iditarod Historic Trail Alliance have produced comprehensive visitor guides covering trail access points, historical background, wildlife safety, and regional contacts:
Flagship 24-page full-color Visitor Guide featuring the Iditarod Trail System Map, historic overview, Kenai Mountains, Turnagain Arm, Anchorage, Wasilla, McGrath, Unalakleet, Nome, Passport Stamp Program, and Public Shelter Cabins.
Comprehensive 16-page U.S. Forest Service visitor magazine covering the Eastern Kenai Peninsula, Turnagain Arm, Iditarod National Historic Trail Southern Trek, public-use cabins, camping, and wildlife safety.
Self-guided historical walking tour map and illustrated brochure of Mile 1 of the Iditarod National Historic Trail along Seward's Resurrection Bay waterfront.
Section 508-accessible visitor map and spectator guide for the Iditarod Ceremonial Start at BLM Campbell Tract and Campbell Creek Science Center, including shuttle routes, parking, and trail access.
Public Shelter & Safety Cabins Along the Trail
The Iditarod Historic Trail Alliance is happy to have an article in the Partnership for the National Trails System Pathways Across America Summer 2016 publication! Read about the importance of Safety Cabins along the trail, and the hard work and partnerships that go in to both building and maintaining the system of Cabins. Thank you to all of the volunteers, communities, and employees that help make these cabins possible!
Backcountry Etiquette & Private / Tribal Lands
- Respect Private & Alaska Native Corporation Lands: Portions of the Trail cross land owned by Alaska Native Regional and Village Corporations. Stay on designated trail easements and respect local communities.
- Emergency Shelter Cabins: Leave dry firewood and kindling for the next traveler, pack out all trash, and never monopolize emergency winter shelter cabins.
- Multi-Use Winter Trail Etiquette: Dog teams have the right-of-way on winter trails. Snowmachiners, skiers, and fat-bikers should yield early and give dog teams ample room.
