Also provided is information on park rules and contact information for a particular park area. 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. Additionally, the maps are available here as pdf files, and can be printed for reference while. Explore the chugach landscape and all it has to offer. 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. Short entry on alltrails, which has many comments that provide some additional perspective. Eklutna lake campground 37 miles from anchorage, ak. 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. Pdf map of chugach state park current conditions reported by rangers national weather service forecast real time road weather about 10 miles north on. Anyone who is interested in visiting chugach state park can print the free topographic map and street map using the link above. 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. Chugach state park eagle river, alaska park facebook. Guide to the bird valley trail system in chugach state park pdf.
Camping in an undeveloped area of a state park is limited to 10 consecutive days. Best trails in chugach state park alaska alltrails. Chugach national forest glacier ranger district 9077833242. Anchorage is home to 229 hotels and other accommodations, so you can find something thats perfect for your stay. It is a very wonderful rest area to take a break from seward highway. Last frontier adventure club entry for wolverine peak.
Guide to chugach state park and proposed, but unbuilt, ski areas, now used for heli skiiing. The plan and related maps are available here as pdf files. Chugach state park is displayed on the anchorage a7 usgs quad topo map. Map of chugach state park alaska dnr state of alaska. Chugach mountains is a mountain in alaska and has an elevation of 4088 feet. With almost 500,000 acres, chugach pronounced chewgatch state park is. Chugach state park is carved from the western climax of the chugach range, which stretches 200 coastal miles from anchorage to canada. Management areas with hunting restrictions, alaska. This page lists many of the static maps that the municipality of anchorage offers to the public. Topographic map of chugach state park, anchorage, and surrounding area. Trails also connect to diamond h horse ranch and many other private horse facilities. Below are weather averages from 1971 to 2000 according to data gathered from the nearest official weather station. Chugach state park 18620 seward hwy anchorage, ak parks.
Off the trail system and reachable only by traveling across the lake, the cabin is surrounded by forest thats seen almost no human use. Chugach state park alaska department of natural resources. Turn right on eagle river road and continue to the end of the road. 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. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, nature trips, and birding and is best used from may until september. This is a great map to explore the chugach state park. A large map of national forests and grasslands is also available.
Last october i was on a trip with some friends in chugach state park near anchorage alaska to photograph some moose. The latitude and longitude coordinates of chugach state park are 61. Search homes for sale in chugach park estates, chugiak, ak. Chugach state park is to alaska what the derriere is to j. This is the overview map of the chugach state park sites that were studied as potential downhill skiing areas.
Camping near chugach state park is easy with hipcamp, where private landowners offer oneofakind camping experiences. The area is open to hunting under regulations governing unit 14c, except as follows. It was such a great time seeing such magnificent animals. Map includes boundaries of chugach state park, wilderness, eklutna inc. Chugach state park topo map in anchorage municipality, alaska. Alltrails has 47 great hiking trails, running trails, mountain biking trails and more. To open pdf files, you must have adobe acrobat reader version 3. Unit 14c, the area consists of that portion of chugach state park outside of the eagle river, anchorage, and eklutna management. Our goal is to keep you better informed on what is happening in your park. The alaskan moose is the largest of the 4 species of moose. Chugach state park topo map, anchorage county ak anchorage a. Hard copies of the forest visitor maps, national forest atlas, and wilderness maps listed to the left are available for purchase at.
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. Only a 20minute drive from downtown anchorage, the systems four trailheads provide treeline access to more than a dozen trails and routes. Fstopo is the forest service primary base map series 1. No matter which way you turn the scenery of this area is just breathtaking. Hunting restrictions in alaskas game management units. 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. 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. It shows hiking trails and will get you to the trailhead and give you a good idea on what the terrain will be like. Middle fork and powerline loop trail alaska alltrails. Chugach state park hillside unit east anchorage access area.
Unit 14c, the area consists of that portion of chugach state park. View a locator map of our nations national forests and grasslands. The markers and links on the map will take you to local forestgrassland web sites where additional information can be obtained. If youre camping, know the safe ways to cook and store your food. Cantata peak hike and climb in chugach state park, alaska. Wolverine peak hike and climb in chugach state park, alaska. Additionally, the maps are available here as pdf files, and can be printed for reference while on the trail. Welcome to the official chugach state park facebook page. 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.
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. Chugach state park and chugach national forest are two of anchorages closest outdoor options. Anchorage chugach state park topo map chugach state park. Chugach state park girdwood 2020 all you need to know. Chugach state park covers 495,204 acres 2,004 square kilometers immediately east of the. Sep 12, 2016 the preferred route up cantata has shifted over the years. 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. First comprehensive and up to date map of chugach state park. The 10 best things to do near chugach state park, girdwood. Usda forest service fsgeodata clearinghouse fstopo map products. Visit unitschugach for a complete set of park rules. Chugach state parks most popular area for hikers is the hillside trail system. Things to do near chugach state park on tripadvisor.
Chugach state park is located in a welcoming area of anchorage known for its beautiful lakeside setting and hiking. Thanks to the efforts of concerned and organized citizens, the wild chugach will always be part of the alaskan experience. 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. Directly across abbott road is the campbell creek trail system, hilltop trail system, and chugach state park trail system. Chugach state park covers 495,204 acres 2,004 square kilometers immediately east of the anchorage bowl in southcentral alaska. William chamberlin equestrian center is nestled in the heart of the section 16 trail system. M 110 chugach state park headquarters m 115 anchorage m 127 cooper lake upper russian lake kenai lake. Camping is available at the eagle river campground. Read book chugach state park, anchorage national geographic trails illustrated map free boook.
Park visitor centers may provide limited copies of the guides. 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. Expertly researched and created in partnership with local land management. The chugach mountains are perfect for a wide range of outdoor activities like hiking, rafting, biking, kayaking, and fishing. 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. Looking for a great trail in chugach state park, alaska. A guide to your national forests and grasslands pdf, 1. The first ascent was a technical class 4 climb up the southeast ridge. Aug 08, 2016 read book chugach state park, anchorage national geographic trails illustrated map free boook. There are trails galore as well as moose, bears, sheep and an array of animals. Geotiffs and pdf s can be downloaded from the viewer below.
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