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Wedgewood Wildlife Sanctuary
212 Wedgewood Dr, Fairbanks, AK 99701, United States
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Ch
Review №1

Accidentally stumbled upon this hidden gem. Was our best walking experience in Alaska. Very beautiful and well kept. We did walk off the path accidentally and discovered bear droppings so we turned around real quickly.The park was much bigger than we had expected walking in to it. Would love to go back when we had more time to enjoy it.

Da
Review №2

Great short trail. Well maintained. Places to sit. Bring bug spray

Cl
Review №3

Nice easy trail. Well maintained. Good displays approx 1.5 mile if you include lake loop

Ar
Review №4

Its winter ... so ... it is cold if you dont have enough layers ... maybe not today... ...Very pretty otherwise.

Jo
Review №5

Nice hiking. Even with a little bit of rain being in touch with the nature is something refreshing. The track is easy to follow and its a flat area. They allow dogs but leashed.

Br
Review №6

Peregrine Falcons - Falco peregrinus tundrius, described by C.M. White in 1968, was at one time included in leucogenys. It is found in the Arctic tundra of North America to Greenland, and migrates to wintering grounds in Central and South America.

R
Review №7

Nice walking trail just ensure you have bug spray the mosquitoes are bad.

Al
Review №8

Beautiful, safe place to take a little stroll with family or even alone. The trails are made of compact rocks and are very well maintained. I went during the fall on a beautiful sunny day. Ive never heard of a wheelchair safe trail, but on days like this you could definitely take a wheelchair if your heart desired.Unfortunately they do not allow dogs on the trail, but maybe you could dress your dog as grandma and cart him around in the wheelchair. I dunno.I loved the tons of signs telling all sorts of facts about the wildlife and there was never a moment where I feared I was lost or had to wonder how long the trail was.The only thing that gave me a little bit of a hard time was finding the trail entrance.When you enter the resort just stick to the main little road and follow the signs to the car museum entrance. You can park here.There is a little trail between the car museum and the woods that leads you directly to the trail head.The Wildlife Sanctuary was beautiful and relaxing and something I can see myself visiting very often. Hope you get a chance to enjoy it soon as well!

Ju
Review №9

Beautiful trails, small lake, birds and small animals. Worth the walk!

Ta
Review №10

Very quiet during the winter time. Nice spot to get outside to explore and walk the trails to check out the awesome scenery. Favorite spot to be alone and yoga, meditate.

De
Review №11

This place was so peaceful, and quite beautiful. We had some trouble find ding the entrance, because we ended up behind the car museum. Once we found it, though, it was worth the effort. Lots of squirrels;

Ev
Review №12

Beautiful easy hike. Varieties of mushrooms. Great viewing deck of Wander Lake.

Di
Review №13

Very cool place for a hike! And free! Bring bugspray, the mosquitos are insane

Ma
Review №14

Love this area. TONS of mosquitoes but when theyre not there, its so peaceful

Ch
Review №15

Gorgeous winter path.

Fr
Review №16

Beautiful little park, but two words: Mosquito. Repellent.

Ro
Review №17

Always a great place to be free..

Ca
Review №18

It’s a beautiful reserve, but hard to go to in July / we months because you’ll get eaten alive by mosquitos!

Tr
Review №19

Nicely done trails. Very flat, short, and easy. Really neat blind for birdwatching. Really thick brush, so dont expect to see much of the lake. This is a wildlife sanctuary, so leaving the trail is completely off limits.

LI
Review №20

I feel like I just walked through a postcard! Such a beautiful area, great walking paths that are wheelchair friendly, abundance of fauna and absolutely magical views.

Jo
Review №21

Pretty nice stroll through the woods.

Le
Review №22

Great trail. Scenic.

Cr
Review №23

A few good walking trails over here

Je
Review №24

This is a real nice running and walking soft hiking path in town. They have Lake back there at which has a little building near the lake,where you can get up close and watch the birds with some camouflage sometimes you do see an occasional moose its next to creamers field walking hiking path very peaceful for being so close to Fairbanks I recommend this place if you need to go for a walk or get away from everything I feel safe from wildlife when I do go back there

Ma
Review №25

Seems nice, didn’t get a chance to go on it. I looked the place up online and after looking at some photos I saw, thought I’d try it out and bring my trusty companion with me to give it a shot. I arrived on scene only then to figure out dogs weren’t allowed. No where on the site or when looking then up did I realize this was a no dog walking trail. Only after seeing the post with a sign did I realize. I may have not looked in the right spot, or the note is small and hard to find, but I did not know this was a non-walking dog place until getting there. A note or some sort of evident indication should be added/made online to help avoid future people who unknowingly bring their companions to be turned around at the trail head to look for other possibilities.

El
Review №26

Very quaint. Lots of mosquitoes. Love the self guided walk and the bird viewing building at the end.

JA
Review №27

I was here in the winter, so not very many animals. However, it was a beautiful place. I would definitely come back here again!

Ta
Review №28

Secluded and very quite! Great place to see wildlife!

Jo
Review №29

If you wedged a wood into a wildlife sanctuary this would be it! But seriously, its a great place to visit when visiting Fairbanks. Theres lots of wildlife for those that has a quiet step and a good eye many species of mammal and fowl can be found on a typical night out

Mi
Review №30

This is a nice place in Fairbanks to take a walk along trails. It is a flat set of trails. You walk through the forest & around Wander Lake. The trails are wheelchair accessible. Your access point is from Wedgewood Resort. There is a trail map provided which is very easy to follow with key places in the Sanctuary & the adjacent Wedgewood Resort clearly marked. You can complete the easy walk in 30-60 minutes. This is a good place to kill some time before flying out of Fairbanks.

Mr
Review №31

Really love this place because is beautiful. But I was the only one there for a reason. The mosquitos are terrible. They will swarm you and attack you. Can barely stop to take a picture.

To
Review №32

Nice little park mostly waterfall but signs of moose a fun way to spend some time outdoors.

ro
Review №33

Well maintained, and beautiful area. The scenery is glorious!

En
Review №34

Lived close to here for a little while and thoroughly enjoyed the closeness so we could appreciate the beautiful surroundings. Seemed we found new and wonderful things along the trails each time.

Ta
Review №35

I feel like this is a little hidden gem in Fairbanks! Not a lot of people talk about it and its not on very many websites as the touristy thing to do. Its a cute little walking trail through some forest and around a lake. We wore mosquito wrist bands and didnt get bit at all. We saw many different bird species and even a few rabbits. There are some great shots for taking scenic pictures as well. The trail is easy but good exercise!

Mi
Review №36

Beautiful scenery not sure about winter but in summer which strongly go back if you play Pokemon go a few stops are here as well

Sa
Review №37

Perfect for light hiking. As we visited that place in winter, we couldnt see too much wildlife. Only two squirrels and a little

Ju
Review №38

Nice area to walk in the summer. If you want a place to ski or snowshoe, Im sure its great for that in the winter too. Hooks into other trails in the larger Creamers Field network, so the trails can go a very long ways. If you arent careful you can go several miles without realizing it.

Ch
Review №39

Very informative signs. Beautiful. Lots and lots of mosquitos.

Je
Review №40

Nice walk around the lake. Not as interesting as Creamers.

c
Review №41

I love it, people is really nice and the view is beautiful

Fr
Review №42

Plenty of moose poop but no moose. Did see a bunch of ducks though.

Li
Review №43

Great laid back place to take a walk or just watch the birds. Many trails through the trees. Dogs on leashes are welcome. Bring your bug dope!

Bu
Review №44

Really loved walking the trails, such a beautiful place.

Ji
Review №45

Beautiful place!

Wi
Review №46

The food excellent here

Re
Review №47

Its gorgeous

Ja
Review №48

Beautiful day to get married!!!

Au
Review №49

Had never been here before but its a nice little get-away and is really peaceful.

Wy
Review №50

Its not huge but the paths are well kept. Ive seen moose, beaver, grouse, geese, duck, fox, and more on them. Certainly good for walking, running, and photography. I wouldnt call it a hike though.

Ma
Review №51

Trailhead a bit harder to locate, which is next to the antique car museum.

WH
Review №52

Peaceful place

Br
Review №53

Nice nature walk.

De
Review №54

A great little nature walk.

mi
Review №55

Wonderfully maintained

Ju
Review №56

Beautiful

Ka
Review №57

Beautiful!!

Sh
Review №58

Amazing place!

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  • Address:212 Wedgewood Dr, Fairbanks, AK 99701, United States
  • Site:https://www.fountainheadhotels.com/things-to-do.html
  • Phone:+1 907-452-1442
Categories
  • Tourist attraction
  • Bird watching area
  • Nature preserve
Working hours
  • Monday:Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday:Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday:Open 24 hours
  • Thursday:Open 24 hours
  • Friday:Open 24 hours
  • Saturday:Open 24 hours
  • Sunday:Open 24 hours
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
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