Gillespie Lake

Overview

Gillespie Lake is managed by Bureau of Land Management and is located near Gakona, Alaska.

(MP 168.7 W Richardson Hwy) This 1/4 mile foot trail is located at mile 168.7 on the west side of the Richardson Highway. It provides foot access to Gillespie Lake. There is a large parking area here. There are no restrictions on the parking area. The trail can be wet at times.

Things to Do at Gillespie Lake

Recreation Activities

Popular activities at Gillespie Lake include:

Nearby Activities

Fishing
Hiking
Photography
Wildlife Viewing

Plan Your Visit

Getting There

Drive on Richardson Highway to Milepost 168.7. Park on the pullout on the west side.

GPS Coordinates: 62.79024700000000, -145.47587200000001

Contact & Resources

Phone: 907-822-3217

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Additional Information

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