Directions: Mile 12.1 Seward Hwy. Turnout on east side of highway. Trail begins on the Iditarod Historical Trail. Approx. 1 mile down trail to new Troop Lake cutoff trail marked with sign. Approx. 1/2 mile farther to lake. Old trail at mile 10.9 is closed. NOTE: Leave No Trace. Keep lake and access sites free of litter.
Notes: New trail is complete and marked with signs. Distance on new trail from Sterling Highway to Troop Lake is approximately 1.5 miles.