Chugach State Park

Welcome, esteemed traveler, to the profound and untamed expanse of Chugach State Park, a quintessential representation of Alaska's majestic wilderness. As we stand at the threshold of this monumental preserve, we find ourselves…

Welcome to the threshold of our journey, the Glen Alps Trailhead, serving as a primary and elevated gateway into the expansive wilderness of Chugach State Park. As you step out into the crisp, high-altitude air, you are…

Leaving the immediate vicinity of the Glen Alps Trailhead, we now turn our physical efforts toward the demanding slopes of Flattop Mountain. This particular trail holds a legendary status among locals; it is widely regarded as…

Having successfully navigated the treacherous rock scramble, we now stand upon the broad, barren plateau that serves as the summit of Flattop Mountain. It is currently twenty minutes past eleven at night, an hour normally…

Transitioning from the stark, wind-blasted heights of Flattop Mountain, we now engage with a remarkably different facet of the Chugach State Park trail system: the Hemlock Burn Trail. Situated just down from the lower parking lot…

Having experienced the rapid descent of the Hemlock Burn, we now shift our focus to a profoundly different type of expedition: the South Fork Valley Trail. This route demands stamina and patience, stretching out over a…

Standing at the terminus of the South Fork Valley Trail, we are presented with a geographical phenomenon that borders on the surreal. Before us lie the twin alpine basins of Eagle and Symphony Lakes. …

Departing from the high alpine valleys, we now descend toward the dramatic coastal boundaries of Chugach State Park, navigating the famous Indian to Girdwood Trail, colloquially and affectionately known by locals as the 'Bird to…

Our expedition concludes in the southern reaches of the park near the community of Girdwood, where we engage with the historically rich Crow Pass Trail. This specific route is steeped in the lore of the Last Frontier; it actually…

As we descend from the freezing heights of the Raven Glacier and exit the sprawling boundaries of Chugach State Park, we conclude our monumental journey from the high alpine peaks to the edge of the sea. Following the conceptual…