There are trails galore as well as moose, bears, sheep and an array of animals. Our goal is to keep you better informed on what is happening in your park. The plan and related maps are available here as pdf files. Welcome to the official chugach state park facebook page. A guide to your national forests and grasslands pdf, 1. Location map chugach state park turnag ai n ar m k n i k a r m l i t l e o m a l l e y p e a k. It is a very wonderful rest area to take a break from seward highway. Wolverine peak hike and climb in chugach state park, alaska. Whether camping out with family and friends, enjoying a glacier cruise in prince william sound, hiking to the high alpine, or watching the migration of a million. Chugach national forest glacier ranger district 9077833242. A large map of national forests and grasslands is also available.
Chugach state park hillside unit east anchorage access area. Visit unitschugach for a complete set of park rules. Best trails in chugach state park alaska alltrails. Map includes boundaries of chugach state park, wilderness, eklutna inc. Though primarily in the municipality of anchorage, a small portion of the park north of the eklutna lake area in the vicinity of pioneer peak lies within the matanuskasusitna borough. Thanks to the efforts of concerned and organized citizens, the wild chugach will always be part of the alaskan experience. Chugach mountains is a mountain in alaska and has an elevation of 4088 feet. Page two of the guide provides a detailed trail map for use as spatial reference. If youre camping, know the safe ways to cook and store your food. Additionally, the maps are available here as pdf files, and can be printed for reference while. Eklutna lake campground 37 miles from anchorage, ak. The chugach mountains are perfect for a wide range of outdoor activities like hiking, rafting, biking, kayaking, and fishing. Anyone who is interested in visiting chugach state park can print the free topographic map and street map using the link above. With almost 500,000 acres, chugach pronounced chewgatch state park is.
The alaskan moose is the largest of the 4 species of moose. Middle fork and powerline loop trail alaska alltrails. Pdf map of chugach state park current conditions reported by rangers national weather service forecast real time road weather about 10 miles north on. Last frontier adventure club entry for wolverine peak. Check out chugach park estates real estate listings near you and view property details, home photos, and pricing information. Chugach state park and chugach national forest are two of anchorages closest outdoor options. As part of the rei coop family, were dedicated to making websites and mobile apps that help outdoor enthusiasts connect, share information and get out into the places they love to play. Alltrails has 47 great hiking trails, running trails, mountain biking trails and more. No matter which way you turn the scenery of this area is just breathtaking. Search homes for sale in chugach park estates, chugiak, ak. It is not necessarly detailed enough as a hiking map, but it is colored to show what is above timberline, and it has topographic lines.
Topographic map of chugach state park, anchorage, and surrounding area. In response to public pressure, in 1970 the legislature restricted the state owned land and water described in alaska statutes to use as chugach state park. Waterproof tearresistant topographic mapnational geographics trails illustrated map of chugach state park and anchorage combines unmatched detail with helpful information to offer an invaluable tool for ma. Unit 14c, the area consists of that portion of chugach state park outside of the eagle river, anchorage, and eklutna management. Park visitor centers may provide limited copies of the guides. Usda forest service fsgeodata clearinghouse fstopo map products. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, nature trips, and birding and is best used from may until september.
Top 10 hotels closest to chugach state park in anchorage. The 10 best things to do near chugach state park, girdwood. The area is open to hunting under regulations governing unit 14c, except as follows. First comprehensive and up to date map of chugach state park. Chugach state park is located in a welcoming area of anchorage known for its beautiful lakeside setting and hiking. Sep, 2016 the alaska department of natural resources dnr official chugach state park map. The markers and links on the map will take you to local forestgrassland web sites where additional information can be obtained. It shows hiking trails and will get you to the trailhead and give you a good idea on what the terrain will be like.
Looking for a great trail in chugach state park, alaska. Geotiffs and pdf s can be downloaded from the viewer below. Chugach state park k n i k a r m location map t u r n a g a i n t r a r m legend eklutna lake thunder bird falls peters creek valley mt. Read book chugach state park, anchorage national geographic. At nearly 500,000 acres, chugach state park is among the nations largest parks and is home to alaska gems like the chugach mountains, turnagain arm, and eklutna lake. The first ascent was a technical class 4 climb up the southeast ridge. Fstopo is the forest service primary base map series 1.
William chamberlin equestrian center is nestled in the heart of the section 16 trail system. Read book chugach state park, anchorage national geographic trails illustrated map free boook. Trails also connect to diamond h horse ranch and many other private horse facilities. Management areas with hunting restrictions, alaska. Chugach state park open riding area the hillside snowmobile area follows a designated snowmobile corridor from the upper huffman trailhead to a point where the corridor intersects a straight line made between flattop and false peaks, and extending from that point up valley within the south fork of campbell creek drainage. Directly across abbott road is the campbell creek trail system, hilltop trail system, and chugach state park trail system. Guide to the bird valley trail system in chugach state park pdf. Short entry on alltrails, which has many comments that provide some additional perspective. Anchorage is home to 229 hotels and other accommodations, so you can find something thats perfect for your stay. Chugach state park is displayed on the anchorage a7 usgs quad topo map. To open pdf files, you must have adobe acrobat reader version 3. Chugach state park is to alaska what the derriere is to j. Sep 12, 2016 the preferred route up cantata has shifted over the years. Chugach state park sterling m 81 m 71 m 69 p m 61 11 cooper landing m 48 m 37 moose pass m 29 9 ptarmigan creek m 23 primrose seward pm 8 grayling lake m 53 m 56 8 m 68 1 m 79 portage whittier 5 girdwood m 94 m 90 bird creek m 101 beluga pt.
Only a 20minute drive from downtown anchorage, the systems four trailheads provide treeline access to more than a dozen trails and routes. Also provided is information on park rules and contact information for a particular park area. This page lists many of the static maps that the municipality of anchorage offers to the public. National geographics trails illustrated map of chugach state park and anchorage combines unmatched detail with helpful information to offer an invaluable tool for making the most of your visit to this exciting region. Unit 14c, the area consists of that portion of chugach state park. Camping is available at the eagle river campground. This is the overview map of the chugach state park sites that were studied as potential downhill skiing areas. Explore the chugach landscape and all it has to offer. Chugach state parks most popular area for hikers is the hillside trail system.
The latitude and longitude coordinates of chugach state park are 61. Camping in an undeveloped area of a state park is limited to 10 consecutive days. View a locator map of our nations national forests and grasslands. Chugach state park covers 495,204 acres 2,004 square kilometers immediately east of the anchorage bowl in southcentral alaska.
Chugach state park girdwood 2020 all you need to know. Guide to chugach state park and proposed, but unbuilt, ski areas, now used for heli skiiing. Chugach state park topo map, anchorage county ak anchorage a. Chugach state park covers 495,204 acres 2,004 square kilometers immediately east of the. Chugach state park is carved from the western climax of the chugach range, which stretches 200 coastal miles from anchorage to canada. Tucked into the woods at the northern foot of eklutna lake in chugach state park, this campground offers families unique access to a mountain wilderness valley laced with interesting features and 25mile network of multiuse trails. Turn right on eagle river road and continue to the end of the road. Things to do near chugach state park on tripadvisor. Below are weather averages from 1971 to 2000 according to data gathered from the nearest official weather station. Click on any map to expand it the eklutna south site would have been at the current end of the eklutna lake road south of where the campground is. Additionally, the maps are available here as pdf files, and can be printed for reference while on the trail. Map of chugach state park alaska dnr state of alaska. This is a great map to explore the chugach state park. Chugach state park eagle river, alaska park facebook.
Chugach state park alaska department of natural resources. Off the trail system and reachable only by traveling across the lake, the cabin is surrounded by forest thats seen almost no human use. Aug 08, 2016 read book chugach state park, anchorage national geographic trails illustrated map free boook. Hunting restrictions in alaskas game management units. M 110 chugach state park headquarters m 115 anchorage m 127 cooper lake upper russian lake kenai lake. Hard copies of the forest visitor maps, national forest atlas, and wilderness maps listed to the left are available for purchase at. It was such a great time seeing such magnificent animals. Cantata peak hike and climb in chugach state park, alaska. Expertly researched and created in partnership with local land management. Anchorage chugach state park topo map chugach state park. Located about four miles south on the western shore of eklutna lake inside chugach state park, the new, spacious kokanee cabin offers backcountry paddling and skiing with a strong wilderness vibe.