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Shows interesting facts about nature, culture and history

Ester Dome is one of the most prominent land features in this green, rolling landscape. If you're lucky, on a clear day you can see Denali some 200 miles to the south.

This visitor center contains a lovely interpretive display about the history and culture of this region. During the summer there are a number of educational, interpretive and cultural programs available. This is a must-visit if you're new to Fairbanks.

This is a pleasant wooded singletrack beloved of locals, who hike, run, and bike here. However, a profusion of side trails in the area, so it's surprisingly easy to get lost if you're not paying close attention. Once you have your bearings, you can always turn those other trails into a longer ride.

The Cranberry Trail is a pleasant wooded loop not far from Fairbanks. It's a relatively serene amble that's mainly frequented by locals and is full of nature. As the trail loops around the south slope, you can expect around 150 meters (500 ft) of elevation gain.

This trail starts out as a ride along a forested ridgeline before descending into a low, sometimes boggy area. That wet ground means the second half of this ride may be at its best in the winter (you'll need a fat-tire bike), but watch out for winds that can blow in and sweep away any evidence of your passage from this low-lying area. As with most serious rides in Alaska, you should be prepared to be self-sufficient in the face of possible extreme weather and challenging route-finding, and follow your best judgment of whether conditions are passable or not.

The Moose Creek Trail is a classic, remote ride in Alaska. You can look forward to creek crossings, occasional stretches of wet trail, a mix of open areas and spruce forest, the ever-present possibility of wildlife encounters... and a whole lot of bucket-list beauty.

This is a summer-only trail, and one of the older bike trails in this area. As the name suggests, it's lots of bump-eriffic fun and you might just want to ride a few loops of it with the nearby Powerline/Commuter Trail. Travel is allowed in both directions. In the winter this is designated as a ski-only trail.