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Kin-Win Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 16 Google reviews · Running trail in Palmer, Alaska · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Kin-Win Trailhead's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
What runners say about Kin-Win Trailhead
Great trail for walking, biking, running, walking dogs, exploring, photography. Lots of different trails to explore and multiple different lakes with views after the first mile. You can make a 10+ mile loop or shorter based on your interest. Lots of dog owners on trail.
This hike was a beautiful little route through the fields and forest. There were surprisingly few mosquitoes, though I don't know whether or not to attribute that to the marvelous weather. The plant life growing there is beautiful and plentiful, and the perfect size to string through your hat.
Nice rolling walk thru meadows, variety of trails - if walking dogs bring water for them - unlike most other trails in the area, access to lakes and creeks not as plentiful. Since this summer is a buggy one - run or bike fast, or bring bug repellent. Great for low key cross country ski in winter.
Easy walk, wear good shoes as the trail is a bit muddy in spots. The trail goes through open fields and woods. Nice and wide to allow passing of dog walkers and horseback riders. Parking is free (a nice feature) but there are no restrooms at the trailhead.
Trail conditions & character
“Parking is free (a nice feature) but there are no restrooms at the trailhead.”
“Lots of different trails to explore and multiple different lakes with views after the first mile.”
“Nice rolling walk thru meadows, variety of trails - if walking dogs bring water for them - unlike most other trails in the area, access to lakes and creeks not as plentiful.”
Plan your run at Kin-Win Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–7 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–7 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–7 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–7 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–7 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–7 PM |
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