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Swan 'Quggesh' Lake Trails
4.1 ★★★★☆ 12 Google reviews · Running trail in Wasilla, Alaska · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Swan 'Quggesh' Lake Trails' 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 Swan 'Quggesh' Lake Trails
Great little trail to fine picnic spot by the lake. Needs to be improved for handicap access: see pics.
This a great trail for those seeking a short adventure. Access is in a neighborhood and a new parking pad large enough for 3 vehs has just been installed with cedar railing. Parking on the shoulder is no longer needed and is steps from the trail.
Fun easy hike with a nice view of the marsh. Watch out for mosquitoes! They are thick in the summer.
This is a nice short little trail loop trail with a branch that leads atop wetlands to Swan Lake via board walk. The loop portion of the trail traverses through an open birch forest interspersed with spruce and cottonwood. Spring hikers beware: as with most bordering wetland areas, mosquitos are prolific.
Trail conditions & character
“Trail splits with a short boardwalk to the lake and beautiful view of the flats where swans and ducks can be viewed.”
“The other trail is a loop that makes one feel they are not in a neighborhood but far away from traffic and people.”
“The trail is similar to a single track and great for trail running, I'd estimate its a 1 mile loop.”
“Access is in a neighborhood and a new parking pad large enough for 3 vehs has just been installed with cedar railing.”
“Trail splits with a short boardwalk to the lake and beautiful view of the flats where swans and ducks can be viewed.”
“My dogs love the trail as well and is currently not a well-known trail except by those of us who live in the area.”
Plan your run at Swan 'Quggesh' Lake Trails
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- 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.
- Websitegreatlandtrust.org
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