The Gateway Trailhead allows for free public parking to the West Gateway Winter Trails in Willow. The location allows for fast access to the backcountry trails and the Susitna River. Managed by the Mat-Su Borough, the parking area is large enough to accommodate up to a dozen snowmachine trailers and dog trucks. There are no summer trails associated with this trailhead. The easiest access to the trailhead is via Willow Creek Parkway and N. Crystal Lake Road.