Iditarod National Historic Trail
Iditarod National Historic Trail
Address:6881 Abbott Loop Rd
Anchorage, AK 99507
Phone:907-267-1207 - Phone
Fax:907-267-1267 - Fax
Web: www.ak.blm.gov/iditarod/index.html
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Iditarod National Historic Trail
Address:PO Box 2323
Seward, AK 99664
Web: www.iditarodnationalhistorictrail.org
Established: November 10, 1978. Description:The Iditarod is a system of historic trails made famous by Alaska gold prospectors and their dog teams during the late 19th and early 20th century Gold Rush. Most of the trail is only usable during Alaska's six-month winter when rivers and tundra are frozen. Each year the renowned 1,150-mile Iditarod Sled Dog Race is run along the trail from Anchorage to Nome. Other events include the 210-mile Iditasport race for skiers, mountain bikers, and snowshoers, and the Alaska Gold Rush Classic Snowmachine Race. A network of shelters is being installed for public use.
Legth: 2,450 miles; main route is 900 miles.
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