Summer Use: The Lynx Lake Loop canoe trail travels through an eight-mile chain of lakes. Portages are well-marked with orange, diamond-shaped signs marked with a "P". Wet sections are covered with boardwalk. Beginning at the Tanaina Lake Canoe Trailhead at Mile 4.5 of the park road, the Lynx Lake Loop is an ideal weekend trip, although it can be easily paddled in a full day. A longer trip can be made by continuing south from Lynx Lake to Butterfly and Skeetna lakes before returning on the same route to rejoin the loop.
Alaska State Parks campsites and cabins are available for reservation along the canoe loop.
Canoes are available for rent from Tippecanoe Rentals in Willow. Call to have one waiting for you at the trailhead on Tanaina Lake (907-355-6687) or visit their web site.
Winter Use: A beloved multi-use trail looping through lakes and wooded ridges with scenic views of Denali in the distance. The trail conditions and level of overflow are variable through the winter and may sometimes not be navigable - check with state parks for updates.
Directions: Nancy Lake State Recreation Area is a ninety minute drive north of Anchorage along the Parks Highway. To enter the recreation area, turn west onto Nancy Lake Parkway at Mile 67.3 of the Parks Highway. Google Map DirectionsParking: Alaska State Parks annual or day parking pass required.
