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Angel Rocks - Chena Hot Spring traverse 8.3 miles - (Chena State Recreation Park)
Trail head same as above. Moderate to strenuous hike. Recommended to have a compass, topographic map of the area, warm clothes and rain gear. If bad weather move in, be prepare to turn back. Excellent view from the ridge crest of the Alaska Range and the surrounding peaks (Far Mountain, Chena Dome, & Tanana Hills). Hot spring to enjoy at the end of the trail.

Chena Dome 30.0 miles loop - (Alaska State Park)
The 2 trail heads are located on Chena Hot Spring Rd at mile 50.5 and mile 49.1 , east of Fairbanks. Strenuous hike with very steep parts. Recommended to start at north trail head. No fire allowed, and very few spot for water along the ridge, take plenty with you. Compass and topographic map of the area are needed for this hike. Wonderful colorful of wildflower in spring, and many birds to watch. Excellent view of the Alaska Range from the ridge on clear days.

Chena River Nature Trail 2.5 miles - (Chena Lake Recreation Area)
Trail head at 0.7 mile of River Park Road. Parking with rest rooms and water is available. Easy hike over relatively flat terrain. Wildflowers and good views of the forest. In early summer look for migratory birds, and in August look for chum salmons spawning.

Creamer's Field 3 trails available
1. Boreal Forest Trail: 1.4 miles loop
2. Seasonal Wetland Trail: 0.5 mile
3. Farm Road Trail: 0.3 mile
Trail head at the farmhouse Visitor Center, off College Road; between Steese Hwy. and University Ave., in Fairbanks. All hikes are easy and fast on relatively flat terrain. Viewing decks available to watch nesting birds.

Granite Tors 15.0 miles loop - (Alaska State Park)
Trail head on the south side of Chena Hot Spring Road after mile 40, near the Tors Trail Campground.
Moderate to strenuous hike. Take plenty of water with you. Great view of the granite Tors and excellent rock climbing opportunity for the experienced. Starting the loop from the east will give you a downhill trail most of the time.

Wolverine Peak 5.5 miles - (Chugach State Park)
Seward Hwy. south, exit O'Malley, east on O'Malley Rd, Right turn on Upper O'Malley Rd, then left on Prospect Dr, until Prospect Heights parking area on the right side. Trail head at the end of parking. Strenuous trail well developed for the first 2 miles. Great view of the Campbell Creek Valley and Chugach State Park.

Flattop Mountain 1.9 miles - (Chugach State Park) - USGS quad Anchorage A-8
Seward Hwy. south, left turn on O'Malley (east bound), then right turn on Hillside Drive, then left on Upper Huffman Road, then right on Toilsome Hill Drive to parking area. Moderate to strenuous hike with 1,200 feet elevation gain. Well developed on first part. Great view of Anchorage, upper Cook Inlet, the Alaska Range and the Chugach mountains. Berry picking, no bicycles or motor vehicles past the parking lot.

Powerline trail: 11.0 miles - (Chugach State Park) - USGS quad Anchorage A-7
Trail head begins at the Glenn Alps entrance, same as flat top (see above directions). Moderate hike with 1,400 feet elevation gain. This trail provides easy access to the Indian Creek Valley and beautiful high mountain sceneries covered with wildflowers. Some wildlife sightseeing available along the trail; wet and muddy in early summer. Snow machines use the lower part of the trail in winter.

Ship Pass 9.0 miles - (Chugach State Park) - USGS quads Anchorage A-7 and A-8
Trail head begins at the Glenn Alps entrance, same as flat top (see above directions). Moderate hike with 1,800 feet elevation gain. There is access to Ship Creek trail. Spectacular views of the Chugach Mountains and Ship Lake once you are above the brush. Berry picking is good all along the way in season and in mid-summer lots of wildflowers can be observed.

Williwaw Lakes 6.0 miles - (Chugach State Park) - USGS quads Anchorage A7 and A-8
Same trailed as Ship Lake Pass. Moderate hike with lots of other small trails along the way and with 1,300 feet elevation gain. First lake at 5 mile and second lake at mile 6. Possible in one day. Dall sheep very common and high mountain sceneries.

Hidden Lake 4.5 miles - (Chugach State Park)
Trail head same as Ship Lake Pass; stay on the left for Hidden Lake trail. Moderate hike.

Rover's Run 2.5 miles - (Chugach State Park)
Trail head on Campbell Airstrip Road, off Tudor Road, in east Anchorage. Easy hike on well maintained trail. 6 miles long for the loop. Nice creek in middle of Anchorage with salmon runs. Mountain bikes allowed.

Potter Marsh Interpretive trail 0.4 mile
At the parking lot off the beginning of the Seward Hwy., south of Anchorage. Easy trail over a wooden walkway that bring you right over the marsh. It is a State Game Refuge and offers excellent opportunities for viewing waterfowl and salmon in season.

Rabbit Lake 5.6 miles - (Chugach State Park) - USGS quads Anchorage A-7 and A-8
Trail head at the Chugach State Park Boundary, off Lower Canyon Road, in south Anchorage from DeArmoun Road. Moderate hike with 1,200 feet elevation gain. Nice view of the mountain lake and panoramic view from the top of Turnagain Arm. The trail is use for cross-country skiing in winter.

Tonsina River 1.5 miles - (Glennallen district)
32 miles south of Glennallen on the Richardson Hwy.; East turn on Edgerton Hwy., trail head 12.6 miles in small pullout. Very easy hike in forest area. Good overlook of the Tonsina River at the end. Watch for small forest wildlife and beavers. Lot of mosquitos in the forest.

Dixie Pass 10.5 miles - (Wrangell St. Ellias National Park) - USGS quads Valdez C-1 and McCarthy C-8
33 miles off the Edgerton Hwy. (see Tonsina River) to Chitina, direction of Mc Carthy (14 miles), North turn on Kotsina-Nugget Creek Rd (2.6 miles), trail head at the end. Strenuous and difficult hike. Great view of glacier, volcanoes, mountains and wildlife. Many stream crossing and game trails. Lots of wildflowers in mid-summer. First view of Dixie pass at mile 9 on the trail. Watch for bear with food while camping. Great wilderness experience.

Solomon Gulch 1.3 miles - USGS quad Valdez A-7
Trail head located across the Solomon Gulch Fish Hatchery, off Dayville Road, off the Richardson Hwy. Moderate to strenuous hike due to steep climb. A series of steps is at the beginning of the trail. Excellent views of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline, of the city of Valdez and the Chugach Mountains. The end of the trail is at the Solomon Lake with the dam that produce 80% of all power for Valdez.

Root Glacier 6.0 miles - (Wrangell St. Ellias National Park) - USGS quads McCarthy B-6 and C-6
Trail head at the historic Kennecott Mine outside Mc Carthy. Lower part to campsite (1.5 mile) is easy hike. 4.5 mile to the Stairway ice fall is a moderate hike. Great view of the Wrangell Mountains, Root glacier and Stairway Ice fall. Watch for bear and use bear proof food bin if camping; check with Park Service.

Information regarding the Nabesna Road
Nabesna Gravel Road is recommended for 4x4 vehicles because of stream crossing in early spring and heavy rains increasing the water level, causing flood in some part of the road. Located off the Glenn Hwy. 62 miles south of Tok and 60 miles north of Gakona, it begins at Slana and it is a dead end road. There is no gasoline or vehicle repair station along the 46 miles of not maintained dirt road. Dips, holes and big rocks are very common on this road; be careful using a regular vehicle and be prepared for damaged repair on site.

Skookum Volcano 5.0 miles - (Wrangell St. Ellias National Park)
Trail head at mile 36.9 on the Nabesna Rd. Moderate hike. Mountains hiking with dall sheep, interesting volcanic geology that erosion revealed. The trail to the canyon is only 1.5 miles.

Crater Lake 2.4 miles - (Chugach National Forest)
Trail head on Power Creek Road, 2 miles from downtown justy pass the city airstrip. Moderate hike. Rain forest, vegetation, mountains meadows, ridge and crater lake are outstanding and spectacular.

Mount Eyak Ridge Traverse 12.0 miles - (Chugach National Forest)
Trail head at the end of Crater Lake trail or Power Creek Trail. Moderate to strenuous hike. Recommended only for experienced hikers. Must have compass and map due to unmarked section of the trail. Weather can change very fast, be prepared. Great view of lakes, ridge, mountains and valleys. Watch for mountain goat.

Haystack 0.8 mile - (Chugach National Forest)
19 miles east of Cordova off the Copper River Hwy. Easy walk. Forest sceneries with interpretive signs to explain ecology.

McKinley Lake 2.2 miles - (Chugach National Forest)
Trail head 21.6 miles east of Cordova off the Copper River Hwy. Easy hike. Cabins with fees available. Great fishing for salmon and trout. Historic gold mine to visit. View of red salmon spawning in late July. Watch for bears. Trail well maintained by the community.

Saddlebag Glacier 3.0 miles - (Chugach National Forest)
24.8 miles east of Cordova off the Copper River Hwy., turn north on fireweed cutting road. Trail head at the end. Easy hike. Sitka spruce forest at first and a beautiful lake and view of the glacier. Blue ice at distance and iceberg floating in the lake. Mountain goat on the upper ridge. Cordova's locals call this trail the "Portage Glacier" without the crowd and the visitor center. Mountain bikes are allowed on the trail which is relatively dry.

Child Glacier 0.8 mile - (Chugach National Forest)
48 miles east of Cordova, before the Million Dollars Bridge. Parking available. Very easy walk on well developed trail. Awesome sight of the Copper River and Child Glacier meeting together. Watch for waves caused by huge falling block of ice in the silty water. A dozen waves a year are big enough to clear the river's high bank. Ice falling guaranty; over 700 million cubic feet of ice is falling into the river every year.

MacClaren Summit 5.0 miles
Trail head 37 miles of Paxson along the Denali Hwy., or 98 miles east of Cantwell. Trail is open to off road vehicles and mountain bikes. Very easy hike. Gentle climb to 4,100 feet at the end of the trail offering great panoramic view. Wildlife sightseeing.

Triple Lakes 4.0 miles - (Denali National Park)
Trail head begins close to the railroad station. Easy to moderate hike with climbs and descents. Excellent view along the ridge of the Nenana River and the triple lakes from the ridge. Nice overnight camping, good fishing for grayling. Possible sightseeing of moose, beavers and numerous duck species in the lakes.

Primrose Ridge 4.1 miles - (Denali National Park)
Trail head close to the Savage River campground at mile 17. Easy hike, best trail of the park for wildflowers through grassy alpine tundra. Lots of birds to observe and often sight of dall sheep.

Mount Margaret 2.3 miles - (Denali National Park)
Same trail head than Primrose Ridge, intersection of trail after 1.8 miles of easy hiking trail. Moderate hike on rock, but very short to 5,059 feet. The flat top is covered of the oldest rock in the park. Excellent panoramic view of the park. Dall sheep, birds and lots of flowers to be seen on lower part of trail.

Igloo Mountain 1.0 mile - (Denali National Park)
Trail head at mile 34, south of Igloo Campground. Moderate to strenuous hike. Very short but steep hike to 4,751 feet on unstable volcanic rock; can be done in a half day. Panoramic view of the Alaska Range. Good place to watch dall sheep.

Cathedral Mountain 2.9 miles - (Denali National Park)
Trail head at mile 34, south of Igloo Campground. Easy hike to 0.8 mile then moderate to strenuous climb to 4,905 feet on volcanic rock. Summit only at 1.8 miles. Other trail descent to the south. Good place to watch dall sheep and panoramic view of the Alaska Range.

Sable Mountain - (Denali National Park)
Trail head 3.3 mile past Igloo Campground, just after the road cross Tattler Creek.
Hike to the summit: 2.6 miles strenuous hike to 5,923 feet, but good trail makes it accessible in half a day. Take water with you, no creek available during the climb. Best panoramic view of Denali Park because central location.
Hike on the southern flanks: 5.0 miles moderate hike with excellent opportunity to see bears, caribou, moose, sheep, wolves and great number of birds.

Upper Teklanika-Sanctuary Rivers 35.0 miles - (Denali National Park)
At mile 37, drop down and cross Igloo Creek and hike east, keeping close to the southern flanks of Cathedral Mountain. You must improvise and follow GAME TRAIL. Bears are very common, excellent strenuous hike to watch dall sheep rams. Spectacular glacier carved scenery along the crest. Wildflower and birds are also numerous, with possible sight of caribou while in the valley.

East Branch of the Toklat 9.0 miles - (Denali National Park)
Trail head at mile 51 past the polychrome overlook rest stop. Easy hike. Excellent overnight camping. Frequent bear sightseeing. Good chance to see dall sheep, caribou, moose, wolves and foxes all along the trail.

Stony Creek Base Camp Various distances - (Denali National Park)
Several easy hikes can be made along Stony Creek and the numerous small tributaries. One of the best place in the park to view bears, caribou and golden eagles. Also numerous wildflowers and excellent view of mount McKinley in clear day.

Toklat River-Sunrise Glacier 20.0 miles - (Denali National Park)
Begin the hike 1/4 mile past Toklat Ranger Station when road runs near the river flat. Long strenuous hike. Easy hike for the first 3 miles then strenuous with streams crossing. Watch for bears in the lower part of the valley. Close view of Sunrise Glacier and beautiful sceneries all along the way. Recommended for experienced backpackers in good physical condition ONLY.

Mount Eilson 14.0 miles - (Denali National Park)
Trail head on the right of Eilson Visitor Center at mile 65. Easy to strenuous hike. Possibility to climb to Mount Eilson at 5,802 feet. Good place to see bears, sheep, and caribou.

Anderson Pass 13.0 miles - (Denali National Park)
Start the hike 2 miles west of the Eilson Visitor Center at mile 67. Moderate hike with streams crossing. Good mountain sceneries with sightseeing of bears, caribou and dall sheep along the way.

Moose Creek Station 3.5 miles - (Denali National Park)
Trail head at mile 74. Easy to moderate hike to the Moose Creek Ranger Station (not for public use). Good grayling fishing in the creek.

Upper Russian Lake 9.5 miles - (Chugach State Park) - USGS quad Seward B-8
Same location as Russian River Falls trail. Trail head at the Cooper Lake off the Sterling Hwy. Difficult trail but nice sceneries and view of the lake. Possible bear viewing along the river.

Johnson Pass 10.0 miles - (Chugach State Park) - USGS quad Seward C-7
Trail head 4 miles south of Seward Hwy. and Sterling Hwy. intersection. Close to the hatchery. Moderate hike of 2 to 4 days . Good fishing, nice scenic views of lake and mountains.

Ptarmigan Lake (west end) 3.5 miles - (Chugach State Park) - USGS quads Seward B-6 and B-7
Trail head 6 miles south of Moose Pass on the Seward Hwy., at the Ptarmigan Creek Campground. Moderate hike. Nice sceneries and look of the blue green lake. Camping, berry picking, wildlife and good fishing.

Ptarmigan Lake (east end) 7.5 miles - (Chugach State Park) - USGS quads Seward B-6 and B-7
Same trail head location as above. Moderate hike with good solitude places past the west end of the lake. Watch for moose, bear, and coyotes in the area.

Lost Lake 8.0 miles - (Chugach State Park) - USGS quads Seward A-7 and B-7
Trail head 5 miles north of Seward, off the Lost Lake Subdivision road. Moderate hike. Good fishing and sceneries of alpine meadows, tundra, Kenai Mountains and Resurrection Bay. Berry picking during season. Watch for wildlife.

Golden Fin lake 0.6 miles - USGS quad Seward B-7
Trail head at mile 11.6 of the Seward Hwy., parking available. Good views of wet meadow, bog areas and lake. Excellent berry picking in season and some wildlife to watch. Sledding and skiing in winter.

Grayling Lake 2.0 miles - USGS quad Seward B-7
Trail head at mile 13.2 of the Seward Hwy., parking is available. Easy hike with 450 feet elevation gain. Good grayling fishing in the lakes and nice sceneries. Berry picking in season. after one mile, the trail fork to head to Grayling Lake (left) and to Meridian Lake (right). Snow machine allowed in winter from December 1st through April 30th. Good snow shoeing trail in winter.
Another 0.5 mile trail can be found along the east shore of Grayling Lake to reach Leech Lake

Resurrection Pass 38.6 miles - (Chugach State Park) - USGS quads Seward B-8, C-8 and D-8
Take the Hope Hwy., left turn on Paler Creek Rd. and right to on Resurrection Creek Rd. It is the most popular hike in the Kenai Peninsula. Moderate hiking with several cabins along the way (fees). Good fishing and sceneries of the mountains. Watch for wildlife. A 3 to 6 day trip.

Crescent Creek Lake 6.5 miles - (Chugach State Park) - USGS quads Seward B-7, C-7 and C-8
7 miles west of the intersection of Sterling and Seward Hwy., off Quartz Creek Road and past campground, Trail head on south side of the road . Moderate hike on developed trail. Spruce and cottonwood forests. 2 Bridges to cross, beautiful sceneries, wildflowers and wildlife.

Carter Lake 2.0 miles - (Chugach State Park) - USGS quads Seward B-7 and C-7
Same trail head as Crescent Creek Lake. Moderate hike on developed trail. Beautiful sceneries of the lake, wildflowers and wildlife. Good fishing for Grayling and camping around the lake. See Moose Pass section for map.

Harding Icefield 3.5 miles - (Kenai Fjords National Park)
Trail head at Ranger Station from Exit Glacier Road, 3 miles north of Seward. Steep trail and often slippery terrain. Moderate hike. Spectacular view of Exit Glacier and Harding Ice field. Wildflower meadows and forest on the first part of the trail and rocks and snow on the final part. Plenty of nice pictures to be taken.

Exit Glacier 1.0 miles - (Kenai Fjords National Park) - USGS quads Seward A-7 and A-8
Same trail head as Harding Ice field. Easy hike. Spectacular close view of Exit Glacier. Take Nature trail to reach the Upper Loop Trail. Very nice forest and wildflowers along Nature trail.

Coastal Trail 4.5 miles - USGS quads Blying Sound D-7 and Seward A-7
Trail head begins at Lowell Point, 1 mile south of Seward waterfront. Easy to moderate hike. Good view of the Resurrection Bay shoreline from Lowell Point to South Beach. Low tide traveling needed from Tonsina Point to North Beach. Campground available at Tonsina and at North Beach.

Fort McGilvray and South Beach 2.0 miles and 2.5 miles - USGS quads Blying Sound D-7 and Seward A-7
Trail head begins at North Beach (see trail above). Easy to moderate hike with only 650 feet elevation gain. 2 forks trail. Good view of the Resurrection Bay shoreline and high cliffs; visit of the Fort. Bird watching along the way.

Mount Marathon 1.5 miles - USGS quad Seward A-7
Trail head at the end of Monroe Street in Seward. Strenuous hike with 3,000 feet elevation gain. Last part of the trail is very steep. Spectacular views from the top of Seward, Resurrection Bay and surrounding mountains. Good wildlife viewing in the middle part of the trail, such as black bear, ptarmigan, parka, mountain goat and numerous squirrels.

Devil's Pass 9.5 miles - USGS quads Seward C-7 and C-8
Trail head at mile 39.4 of the Seward Hwy., on the west side. Parking lot available. Moderate to Strenuous hike with 1,400 feet elevation gain. Excellent views of the mountains, Devil's Pass Canyon, and wildlife. Good fishing for dolly varden at Devil's Pass Lake. Map and compass recommended for cross-country travel along the ridges. Snow machining is allowed in winter between December 1st and February 15th.

Summit Creek 8.2 miles - USGS quads Seward C-7 and C-8
trail head at mile 43.8 of the Seward Hwy. Strenuous hike with 2,000 feet elevation gain. The trail offer access to Resurrection Pass Trail and offers excellent views of the surrounding mountains and the valley. Lots of wildflowers and wildlife all along the way, the trail goes over 2 mountain passes. Horseback riders allowed from July 1st through fall.

Paler Creek 6.0 miles - USGS quad Seward D-7
Trail head on Paler Creek Road, off Resurrection Creek Road (0.7 mile), which is off the Hope Hwy. (at mile 16.1). Easy to moderate hike with 1,