Turnagain Arm ATV Trailhead Package
Wet sands and tidal flats at Milepost 75, on a schedule that follows the tide.
Turnagain Arm is mud flats and tidal terrain, and it runs on a guided schedule rather than a fixed one because the route follows the tide. Andy describes the appeal plainly: unlike most Alaska ATV tours that run on dusty cobble trails, these wet sands allow for smooth, high-visibility riding. This is the terrain our guided AKMUDITUP tour crosses.
The trail
| Meeting point | Milepost 75 Seward Highway, at the 'Welcome to Alaska's Kenai Peninsula' sign |
| Area | Ingram Creek Recreation Area |
| Distance | 50 mi from Anchorage · 15 mi from Girdwood · 4 mi from Portage · 25 mi from Whittier · 75 mi from Seward |
| Terrain | Wet sands, tidal flats, streams |
| Schedule | Tide dependent |
| Approach | Best from the north, Portage direction. Pull onto the shoulder into the parking area |
Who this trailhead suits
Riders who want the tideland terrain, guided. Start times follow the tide.
What is included
Every Turnagain Arm 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 Turnagain Arm from June 1 to October 1. The trailheads do not operate outside the summer season.
The guided option
This is the terrain our guided AKMUDITUP tour crosses. If you want a local rider leading the whole way with rain gear and boots provided, that is the way most people ride Turnagain Arm.
Book the Turnagain Arm package
Flat, all-in pricing from $365. Drop-off, park fees, pickup, cleaning, and fuel are all covered.