Gates of the Arctic National Park
Managed by National Park Service
3,309 acres5.2 mi of trail
Dogs usually limited
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Outdoors in Anaktuvuk Pass
Few parks or trails are on the map in Anaktuvuk Pass
The biggest trail networks: Gates of the Arctic National Park (5.2 mi). 1 acre is park or preserve, 1.6 per 1,000 residents. 92% of residents live within a half mile of a park.
Conserved land
under 1%
0 acres · of 5.2 sq mi of land
Trails
5.2 mi
1.0 per sq mi of land
Park land
1 ac
1.6 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
92%
of residents within ½ mile
Lakes & rivers
1
The map
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
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Easements protect land from building but are usually private.© OpenStreetMap contributors · USGS PAD-US
Places to walk
Pick a walk
The longest trail network is Gates of the Arctic National Park, with 5.2 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Trails & water
1 lakes & rivers
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
Biking & sports
0.0 miles of bike routes
Bike lanes are often missing from the map in smaller towns, so that number is likely low.
Courts & fields
1Basketball
Includes school and college facilities, which aren’t always open to the public.
Questions about parks and trails in Anaktuvuk Pass
Where can I hike in Anaktuvuk Pass?
The longest trail networks: Gates of the Arctic National Park, 5.2 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Anaktuvuk Pass’ trails?
Gates of the Arctic National Park doesn’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Anaktuvuk Pass?
44,020 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Anaktuvuk Pass or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), almost none of it inside the city line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Anaktuvuk Pass neighbors.
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Sources
Where this page comes from
Conserved and public land: USGS Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US), service updated July 2026. Parks, trails, playgrounds, beaches and other places: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL), map data as of 2026-10-28. Land and water area: Census 2025 Gazetteer. Residents near a park: 2020 Census blocks. National Register: National Park Service. How TownRatings grades the outdoors →