DNR BLM A Window to the Past Wide Open Spaces Riding Responsibly Stay on designated trails Tangle Lakes Archaeological Secrets of lives lived long ago are hidden Not only is this a place to imagine and No pioneering of new trails amidst the jagged up-thrusts of mountains and appreciate the past, it is also a wonderland District the sweeping grandeur of glaciers in south- for outdoor activites. The Tangle Lakes Respect other trail users central Alaska. Located along the Denali Archaeological District has many uses Highway between mileposts 17 and 37 is an including: Use improved trails when available area rich in historic and prehistoric remains Information Guide called the Tangle Lakes Archaeological • hiking • horseback riding Cross streams at designated District (TLAD). • camping • photography crossings only and Trails Map • berry picking • fi shing This area has more than 600 archaeological • snow machining • boating Pack out your garbage sites with artifacts from pit-houses to hand- • hunting • wildlife watching fashioned stone tools. Carbon dating tests • mining • off-highway vehicle Plan ahead and be prepared have helped identify four different cultural • biking riding traditions displayed in the timeline below. Know your limits To protect environmentally sensitive areas Do not collect or disturb artifacts Cultural Traditions of the Past and our historic heritage, the Bureau of Land Historical Management (BLM) and the State of Alaska Denali Northern Archaic Athapaskan Presen Additional information can be found at Complex Tradition Tradition Period Department of Natural Resources (DNR) www.treadlightly.org t have designated 8 trails open for off-highway 10,000* 7,000* 1,000* 200* vehicle (OHV) use within the Tangle Lakes Archaeological District. These trails are * Years before the present Now You Know… shown on the map on the back of this page. Why the Tangle Lakes Archaeological Trails in the area have been used by people Topographic maps are available at most BLM District is special. since the Ice Age. Athapaskan hunters have offi ces or at the State of Alaska DNR Public traveled these paths seeking caribou for Information Offi ce. PLEASE help us preserve Where the TLAD is located. their large winter villages located along the this rich, varied and signifi cant area for your Gulkana River. Miners in the region also used future use and the enjoyment of others. these trails to explore and access placer What types of recreational activities can gold mining claims in both Valdez Creek and be enjoyed in this area. A around the Tangle Lakes. LASKA When off-highway vehicles can be used The Tangle Lakes Archaeological District was only on designated trails. accepted to the National Register of Historic Places in 1971. This register recognizes historic properties that are signifi cant in For more information contact: telling our nation’s story. The Archaeological Bureau of Land Management State of Alaska DNR Resources Protection Act and other laws Glennallen Field Offi ce Southcentral Region Land Offi ce PO Box 147 550 W. 7th Ave., Suite 900C prohibit collecting or damaging artifacts or Glennallen, AK 99588 Anchorage, AK 99501-3577 historic properties. Offenders can be cited Tel: 907-822-3217 Tel: 907-269-8552 and fi ned, their equipment seized, and www.glennallen.ak.blm.gov be required by the Federal Court to pay Brochure Design by: Sarah Taylor for damage assessment and all damage Photographs by: John Jangala repairs. Map Design by: Tammy Larzelere BLM/AK/GI-05/008+8100+050 Trails 1-3 Managed by the Trails 4-8 Managed by the State of Alaska, Department of Natural Resources: Bureau of Land Management: Glacier Special Rules for trails 1-3: Eureka Special Rules for trails 4-8: A L A • The use of motorized vehicles as provided by 11 AAC S K A • Off Highway Vehicles (OHVs) are limited to these designated 96.020(a)(1)(D) and (E) is allowed on designated trails R trails only within the Tangle Lakes Archaeological District Maclaren Glacier Maclaren A N shown on the Tangle Lakes Archaeological District Special G (TLAD) from May 16th to October 15th. Eureka Creek E Use Area map. • Winter OHV use is unrestricted when adequate snowfall is r Between May 18 and October 18, a permit is required for e present. • v i the use of motorized vehicles off designated trails shown on Fish R c the Tangle Lakes Archaeological District Special Use Area r A Lake i Recommended uses are indicated by symbols for each trail. e M n v map. P e i Match the numbers with the locations shown on the map. H c R R I B etween October 19 and May 17, a permit is required for S • T i n H c the use of motorized vehicles off designated trails as shown e d r E h n a a A a on the Tangle Lakes Archaeological District Special Use l T rds c ild on a E Area map, except the use of motorized vehicles as provided Seven-Mile Lake R a W Fielding 4. Osar Lake Trail (MP 37). M Delt H in 11 AAC 96.020(a)(1)(D) and (E) is allowed where snow M Lake w O The trail leaves Maclaren Summit and travels cover or ground frost is suffi cient to prevent damage to U y south approximately 8 miles to the northwest archaeological values. Suffi cient snow cover means an N T shore of Osar Lake. It crosses glacial eskers average of one foot of snow, with a minimum of six inches. A Suffi cient ground frost means a minimum of six inches. I and is fairly dry. N Summit Recommended uses for each trail are indicated by symbols. S Lake Match the numbers with the locations shown on the map. Glacier 5. Landmark Gap Trail 1 Lake Denali(gravel) Hwy 2 Landmark South (MP 24.7). 1. Maclaren Summit Gap Lake This trail travels south and then branches to Trail (MP 37). 3 Lower the southwest and southeast. The southwest This 3 mile trail provides access across Tangle Lakes branch extends approximately 8 miles to the the tundra at Maclaren Summit, opening Denali(paved) Hwy up fantastic views. Since it is within the 4 5 vicinity of Osar Lake; the southeast branch Department of Fish and Game’s Controlled extends approximately 5 miles to a viewpoint Use Area, hunting with motorized vehicles is Upper PAXSON of the upper Tangle Lakes. There is a large Tangle muddy area at the beginning of the trail. prohibited. Please do not take your OHV past Lakes the end of the trail as you are still in the TLAD 6 Water crossings may be diffi cult after periods Osar Lake Swede of heavy rains. Special Use Area. Lake 6. Swede Lake Trail (MP 16). 2. Glacier Lake Trail (MP 30). The trail extends approximately 3 miles to This trail extends approximately 2 miles to Dickey the northern end of Swede Lake, continues Glacier Gap Lake and is completely within Lake approximately 7 miles to the Middle Fork the TLAD Special Use Area. The trail is wet 7 Gulkana Gulkana Branch Trail, and an additional 0.5 and crosses a large boggy area and two miles to the Alphabet Hills Trail. This trail is small creeks. This trail is being considered for Wild Paxson usually very wet and portions are outside the & Lake hardening and repair by the State of Alaska. 8 Scenic Tangle Lakes Archaeological District. Tangle Lakes Archaeological District Boundary River 3. Landmark Gap Trail U:/MXD/TLAD_brochure.mxd TL 4/05 7. Dickey Lake Trail. North (MP 24.6). Accessed by the Swede Lake Trail, this trail This trail extends approximately 3 miles to Designated Trails within the Tangle Lakes Archaeological District parallels the Middle Fork of the Gulkana the south end of Landmark Gap Lake. The The Denali Highway is not maintained in the winter. River. The trail can be extremely wet. trail is rocky and dry with one marshy spot. State of Alaska Bureau of Land Management All users, please stay on the trail as there are TLAD Special Use Area Wild & Scenic River Corridor several known archaeological sites nearby. 0 2 4 8 12 8. Alphabet Hills Trail. A solid, rocky bottom facilitates crossing the Miles Great care has been taken to ensure that the information represented is as accurate and complete as possible at the time of compilation. An extension of the Swede Lake Trail, this marshy spot. However, the information displayed on this map is intended to be used for graphic representation only. For official land status, refer to legal case-files and plats. trail provides a route into the Alphabet Hills. .