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Recreation Region: Copper River Delta

Haystack Trail

This .8 mile, mostly boardwalk trail winds through spruce-hemlock forest to a knoll overlooking the Copper River Delta. From this spectacular vantage point, one may view the Gulf of Alaska, Kayak Island and many species of wildlife, especially trumpeter swans and moose. The trail has several places to rest and relax.

Specific Trail Information

Trail Number

206

Trail Type

Standard/Terra Trail — A trail that has a surface consisting predominantly of the ground and that is designed and managed to accommodate use on that surface.

General Information

Length: .8 miles

USGS Map: Cordova B-4

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Location: Copper River Highway mile 19.2 

Elevation: 50 ft - 150 ft (15 m - 45 m) 

Length: .8 miles (1.3 km) 

Recommended Season: Spring, Summer, Fall 

USGS Map(s): CORDOVA (B-4) 

Difficulty: Moderate 

Time: 1.2 hours (round trip) 

Use: Medium 

Getting There

Directions

Location: Copper River Highway mile 19.2 

Copper River Delta

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Last updated July 9, 2025