Winter Building Open Hours
May-September:
Wednesday-Sunday, 10am-5pm
Trails are always open!
Rodak Ranger
Booklet Launch
Coming soon!! We are excited to launch our Rodak Ranger Booklet. Designed by Georia McKenzie (Tiny Nest Studio) and ERNC staff, the booklet is a wonderful activity guide kids can take along the Rodak trail and use to discover the flora, fauna and other wonders of the trail. Stay tuned for the launch date and program details towards the end of May. Thank you to our amazing booklet sponsors, Heather & Phil Bottrell and ConocoPhillips Alaska.
Music in the Mountains
Get ready to get your groove on under the midnight sun for our annual Music in the Mountains fundraiser! Coming up on June 14th, the event will feature local legends, GOOD COMPANY. Food truck will be Pikiniki and local brews from Eagle River and Anchorage.
Bear Awareness
It's that time of year, our furry friends are up and about! It's time to start thinking about bear and moose safety when hiking on Alaska Trails. You can find more information on hiking safely in bear and moose country by following the link below.
You’ll discover the beauty of the Eagle River Valley as you begin your drive along Eagle River Road. Residential areas will give way to breathtaking views of glacially-carved mountains. At Mile 12 you will reach the log cabin nature center – a threshold for connecting to the ever-changing landscape beyond. The Nature Center is operated by a small, grass roots non-profit organization. We hope you'll visit us and take some time to enjoy the trails and programs we offer.
The Eagle River Nature Center
Building Hours
May thru September:
Wednesday-Sunday, 10am-5pm
October thru April:
Friday-Sunday, 10am-5pm
WE DO NOT have a public access WIFI.
Cell reception depends on your carrier. We do have a free public use phone outside the front door (local calls only) and you may request use of inside phone for local call when we are open.
User Fees
- $5/vehicle for 24 hours
- 15-passenger vans: $15
- Buses: $30
Fee station located by the front door. You can pay by credit card or cash (sorry, no change given).
Our main parking lot has limited parking area for RV's and vehicles with trailers. Our lower parking lot and overflow parking lots are NOT suitable for RV's or trailers. Please DO NOT park along Eagle River Road or side streets where "NO PARKING" is indicated - you may receive a ticket. You can park further down Eagle River Road where there are no signs.
Trail Access
- Trails are accessible 24/7.
- Foot traffic only - no bicycles allowed (except in the WINTER - fat tire bike exception).
- Trail maps are located at the front door of the Nature Center, inside when open, or you can print a map from the website.
