West of Paxson, the McLaren River Trail is open to horseback riding. This trail departs the Denali Highway approximately one mile west of the McLaren River Bridge. The first four miles of the trail are well established trail capable of accommodating even four-wheel drive vehicles. At mile 4, the trail crosses the west fork of the McLaren River, and depending upon river conditions, the trail may be impassable. The trail continues almost all the way to the McLaren Glacier.
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