Drive a Sled Dog Team on Historic Nenana Trails
Authentic dog sledding in Nenana, Alaska — 30-minute to 2-hour rides, drive the team, and enjoy hot drinks after the run.
Featured Dog Sledding Tours
Choose from three guided sled dog experiences for every adventurer and schedule.
About Bill Cotter Kennel
Bill Cotter Kennel is a dog sledding operation based in Nenana, Alaska, featured on The Adventure Collective. The kennel offers three public sled dog experiences designed to showcase Alaska dog mushing and the region’s winter landscape.
Trips include a 30-minute sled ride across a frozen lake and through boreal tundra, a 1-hour ride that traverses part of the historic "serum run trail" used in the Iditarod, and a 2-hour excursion through spruce forests and tundra with mountain views. On the 1-hour ride, guests have the unique opportunity to drive the team. The 2-hour ride includes time to stop, snack with the dogs, and capture photos along pristine trails. After each ride, complimentary tea, coffee, hot cocoa, and snacks are provided.
Bill Cotter Kennel operates from Nenana, making it accessible for travelers in central Alaska seeking authentic sled dog tours and northern wilderness experiences. The kennel’s routes offer scenic variety — frozen lakes, tundra, and forested trails — and on clear days riders may see Mount Denali from the trail. Information about trip length, driving opportunities, and included refreshments is provided for each offering, allowing visitors to choose the experience that fits their schedule and interests.
All descriptions and trip details reflect the kennel’s published itineraries and visitor information as featured on public listings and The Adventure Collective.
Reserve a Nenana Dog Sledding Adventure
Book a 30-minute, 1-hour, or 2-hour sled ride — check availability and secure a spot for an authentic Alaska mushing experience.