Creamers Field is a former dairy farm turned 2,200-acre migratory wildlife refuge. It also has a handful of trails that are great for stretching your legs when you want a run without a lot of elevation gain — and it ties into several other nearby trails if you want to log more distance.

Depending on your goals, this can also be an excellent place to warm up or cool down, either before or after a longer run. If you happen to visit in the spring or fall, you might also be lucky enough to see spectacular crowds of sandhill cranes.

Alex Foxfield

January 13, 2023

Hiking

Creamer's Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge is home to various habitats, including wetlands, ponds, boreal forest and fields. The site is managed by the state of Alaska and is preserved in order to offer shelter to wildfowl and other migratory birds. A walk through the trees and along the boardwalks is sure to delight.

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Boreal Forest and Seasonal Wetland Trail

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Hike the easy 1.9-mile Boreal Forest and Seasonal Wetland Trail in Creamer's Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge, perfect for wildlife spotting

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Farm Road Trail and Chickadee Loop

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Hike the easy 1.7-mile Farm Road Trail and Chickadee Loop in Creamer's Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge, gaining 16 feet over 41 minutes.

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Creamer's Field and Wander Lake Loop

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Hike an easy 3.6-mile loop through diverse landscapes at Creamer's Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge, perfect for wildlife viewing.

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