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Settlers Bay Coastal Park - East Lot
4.7 ★★★★★ 30 Google reviews · Running trail in Wasilla, Alaska · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Settlers Bay Coastal Park - East Lot'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 Settlers Bay Coastal Park - East Lot
“Love this park the nicest one in the valley well maintained always kept cleaned.”
“Very peaceful and short enough hike to take the toddlers along.”
“Quiet, easy trails that loops around.”
Pleasant, easy walking trails. Separate mountain bike trails. Overlook with view of Hay Flats and Knik Arm. Moose. Three pit toilets. Park development continues to add more trails. Watch where you step because many irresponsible dog owners don't pick up their poop. So sad. :(
We enjoy walking the trail and having lunch at the picnic benches. It's nice that they have a separate bike path as well. Very peaceful and short enough hike to take the toddlers along. Community park is close by so we always go there after. Great views of the hayflats. Clean restrooms and trails.
Quiet, easy trails that loops around. Lots of moose in the area, as long as you don't invade their space and leave them alone, they leave you alone. There's also a bike path and bathrooms.
Love walking here. They added 2 more bathrooms. Peaceful, beautiful, quiet. See moose.
Trail conditions & character
“Very peaceful and short enough hike to take the toddlers along.”
“Watch where you step because many irresponsible dog owners don't pick up their poop.”
Plan your run at Settlers Bay Coastal Park - East Lot
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- 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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitematsugov.us
- Phone(907) 861-7801
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–9 PM |
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