Alaska Hound Group Association's (AHGA) mission is
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To further the advancement of all hound purebred dogs
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To do all in its power to protect and advance the interests of purebred hounds at dog shows and performance events
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To conduct sanctioned matches, dog shows, and all AKC events for which the club is eligible under the Rules and Regulations of The American Kennel Club
Directions to our Fields
Rebarchek Field, Palmer
2075 Glenn Highway, Palmer 99645
DIRECTIONS:
From Anchorage: Take Glenn Hwy North toward Palmer. Once past the Parks Hwy interchange, follow directions below.
From Fairbanks/ Wasilla: Take Parks to Glenn Hwy. Head North on Glenn to Palmer. Red Gate of the Fairgrounds will be on the right. Head east across the parking area to Red Gate. Rebarchek Field will be on the right, just south across from the Red Gate. Look for trial signs
From Palmer: South to Palmer on Glenn Hwy. Fairgrounds Red Gate entrance will be on the left. Drive across parking lot, east to Red Gate. Rebarchek Field will be on the right, just south across from the Red Gate. Look for trial signs.
DeVibliss Field, Palmer
6454 N Wolverine Road, Palmer 99645
DIRECTIONS:
From Anchorage: Take Glenn Hwy North toward Palmer. Once past the Parks Hwy interchange, follow directions below.
From Fairbanks/ Wasilla: Take Parks to Glenn Hwy. Head North on Glenn to Palmer. Follow directions below. Look for trial signs
From Palmer: North on Glenn Hwy to West Arctic (Old Glenn Hwy). Turn right on West Arctic. There is a Fred Meyer Gas Station at the intersection. If you are coming from north of Palmer (Fishhook, Farms Loop, Sutton, etc), take a left at West Arctic.
Take left on Clark-Wolverine Road. Go about 4.8 miles to where Clark and Wolverine split. Take left on North Wolverine. Go about 1.8 mile north. The field will be on the left. Look for trial signs.
Goodrich Field, Palmer
1331 S Old Glenn Highway, Palmer 99645
DIRECTIONS:
From Anchorage: Take Old Glenn toward Butte area. Pass Bodenburg Loop. When you get to the long stretch of road, the driveway is the third driveway on the right. Look for the numbers 1043 and 1331 on a tree at the entrance of the driveway.
From Palmer: Take Old Glenn toward Butte area. The driveway is about 3.4 miles from the Matanuska River Bridge. After you pass Maud Road the driveway is about a mile further on the left. Look for the numbers 1043 and 1331 on a tree at the entrance of the driveway.
The driveway is a long gravel/dirt road, pretty rough. You will see a Barn on your right. When you get to a Y, veer to the right and park at near the start of a copse of trees. Look for the other cars.
Loyer Field, Palmer
DIRECTIONS:
From Palmer: Take Glenn Hwy southward. Take left onto the second Inner Springer Loop Road (this Inner Springer is NOT the one closest to Palmer). Take right onto Outer Springer Loop Road. Drive and gate to field entrance will be almost immediate left after the sharp 90* right turn. Look for Lure Coursing sign.
From Anchorage and Wasilla: Take Glenn Hwy northward. Take right onto Outer Springer Loop Road. Follow curves around for about 1.5 miles. Drive and gate to field entrance will be on the right just before a sharp 90* turn left. Look for Lure Coursing sign.
River Ranch, Palmer
3344 N Old Glenn Hwy, Palmer 99645
DIRECTIONS:
From Anchorage: Take Glenn Hwy North toward Palmer. Once past the Parks Hwy interchange, follow directions below.
From Fairbanks/ Wasilla: Take Parks to Glenn Hwy. Head North on Glenn to Palmer. Follow directions below.
From Palmer: Palmer off Glenn Hwy. Take right at West Arctic (start of Old Glenn). Head east toward Matanuska River. Look for “55mph” sign. Take first right after sign. Look for trial sign. It is a gated long gravel driveway. From Knik and Butte: North on Old Glenn. Once across the Matanuska River Bridge, look for “speed limit ahead” sign. Turn left exactly across from the sign. Look for trial sign. It is a gated long gravel driveway.
DePriest Field
Palmer
DIRECTIONS:
Glenn Hwy to Inner Springer Loop Rd (closest to Palmer, or turn where the Fairgrounds Purple Gate is). Inner Springer turns into East Outer Springer Loop. Continue east and after the sharp right turn (entrance to the golf course), take the first left which is LaWalter Road. Follow it down to the T. Turn left to park.
Park only on the road and its right-of-way.
Creamer’s Field, Fairbanks
590 Echo Acres Drive, Fairbanks 99712
DIRECTIONS:
From the Parks Highway: Exit Geist Rd., East to University Ave., turn left to College Rd., turn right on College, turn left onto the Johannson Speedway, left onto the Steese Highway, left onto Farmer's Loop Road. Once the 4 lane goes down to 2 lanes, turn left just before the Plant Kingdom sign. Follow the road until the pavement ends. The field is just a little further up the road, watch for signs.
From the Richardson Highway: North on Steese Highway to Farmers Loop. Follow the above directions.
From the Airport: East on Airport Way, left on University Avenue, turn right on College, follow the above directions to Farmer's Loop and to the field.