Old Sterling Hwy / Turn Lake ATV Trailhead Package
Two-track dirt and rock near Sunrise, and the trail Andy calls some of the most family friendly on the Kenai Peninsula.
The Old Sterling Highway route runs two-track dirt and rocky trail with a few water crossings. It was built in 1950 to connect Sterling, Soldotna and Cooper Landing to the Seward Highway, then abandoned when the new Sterling Highway went in. Andy calls it some of the most family friendly ATV trail on the Kenai Peninsula, and the riding is straightforward.
The trail
| Location | Sunrise, Alaska |
| Distance | 55 mi south of Girdwood · 36 mi north of Seward |
| Terrain | Two-track dirt and rocky trail |
| Surface | Straightforward, with a few water crossings |
| History | A 1950 road to Sterling, Soldotna and Cooper Landing, later abandoned |
| Worth a stop | Kenai Lake, Sunrise Café, Crescent Creek, Quartz Creek, horseback riding at Alaska Horseman |
Who this trailhead suits
Scenic riding, family friendly. Good for mixed-ability groups.
What is included
Every Old Sterling Hwy / Turn Lake package is a flat price with no extras to work out at the trail. It covers drop-off at the trailhead, all park fees, pickup at the end of the day, cleaning, and a full tank of fuel. A helmet is included for every rider.
How the day runs
We meet you at the trailhead at around 11 AM, deliver and fuel the machine, handle the park fees, and run a quick briefing. The ride window goes to about 5 PM, and average ride time is roughly 4 hours depending on trail and conditions. Then we come back for pickup and cleaning, so there is nothing to return.
We run Old Sterling Hwy / Turn Lake from June 1 to October 1. The trailheads do not operate outside the summer season.
Book the Old Sterling Hwy / Turn Lake package
Flat, all-in pricing from $425. Drop-off, park fees, pickup, cleaning, and fuel are all covered.