Considered to be one of the best hikes in all of the Chugach Mountains, Crow Pass follows a portion of the original Iditarod Trail, including its highest point. End to end, it's a 21-mile trail, which most people do in
2 days
, but just the first 4 miles will lead you past some breathtaking scenery.
When can you hike Crow Pass?
When to hike:
June – September
(Winter travel not recommended due to high avalanche danger on the Girdwood side of the trail). Difficulty: Moderate to somewhat Difficult. Elevation Gain: 2,100 feet from Crow Creek trailhead; 3,100 feet from Eagle River Nature Center.
Can you bike Crow Pass trail?
Most people are stoked to see bikers out, especially on the steep section, although there are also a few unhappy pedestrains. The Girdwood side of the trail is USFS land (Chugach State Park begins at the toe of the Raven Glacier) so
it's not prohibited to bike the Girdwood side
!
How long is the hike to Byron Glacier?
This
1.4 mile
trail offers an easy walk for all ages. It allows a close-up view of a glacier with rugged, mountains in all directions. A good family outing with a variety of things to do for the whole family.
How long is Winner Creek Trail?
Winner Creek Trail is a roughly
8-mile
loop ride that you can access from anywhere in Girdwood. It includes three miles of dirt road travel up Crow Creek Road, followed by three miles of single track, including a creek crossing with a hand tram over Glacier Creek.
How long is Thunderbird Falls hike?
Thunderbird falls is a 200ft wall of water that drops spectacularly in front of a wide viewing platform. The access trail is just
one mile
long and only gains 100ft, so this is a great short hike to do with the family.
Can you walk on Exit glacier?
The Exit Glacier area is the only part of the park accessible by road. Here you can explore the trails,
walk very close to an active glacier, or take a ranger-led walk
.
How difficult is Exit Glacier hike?
Difficulty Rating:
The Exit Glacier Hike is a beautiful trail in Kenai Fjords National Park. This trail is
easy
, mostly paved and very popular, and once you reach an amazing viewpoint overlooking the Exit Glacier, you will understand why.
How hard is Exit Glacier hike?
Discover this 2.20 mile, loop trail near Seward, Alaska.
Generally considered an easy route
, it takes an average of 1 h 6 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, walking, and other nature trips, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring.
How far has Exit Glacier receded?
Exit Glacier retreated approximately
187 feet (57 m) from 2013 to 2014
and park scientists continue to monitor and record the glacier's accelerating recession. It received its name for serving as the exit for the first recorded crossing of the Harding Icefield in 1968.
Can you walk on the Harding Icefield?
The 8.2-mile round trip Harding Icefield Trail is a spectacular day hike
. Starting on the valley floor, the trail winds through cottonwood and alder forests, passes though heather filled meadows and ultimately climbs well above tree line to a breath-taking view of the Icefield.
How do you get to Harding Icefield?
Getting to the Trailhead
Just to the left of the Exit Glacier Nature Center you will see a wide trail called the Glacier View Loop Trail.
Follow this trail straight out. The trail will actually turn into the Glacier Overlook Trail just before you reach the Harding Icefield Trailhead.
How big is the Exit Glacier?
Exit Glacier, a finger of cracked, blue-white ice that drops out of 700-square-mile Harding Icefield, some of it outside the park, is relatively small, only
14 square miles
. But its public stature is large.
