What's new
![]() Legendary Alaska adventurer DICK GRIFFITH will double your donation now through March 31, 2023. In celebration of his 95th year, he will match up to $9500 of your donations dollar for dollar. Dick has been a patron of the Nature Center for decades and we all have him to thank for his countless years of improving the park trails, working with Eagle Scouts and financially supporting the Nature Center's work. Click below to donate today!
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We’re excited to announce the return of the Eklutna Challenge! It’s a 3 mile run and 15 mile bike duathlon that heads through Eydlu Ben’s trail and Eklutna Lakeside trail. The race will take place on April 29th starting at 10:00am. Entrance fees are $45 until April 20th, and $55 from April 21st - April 29th. All proceeds will be donated to Alaska Trails and the Eagle River Nature Center .
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Korohusk Public Use Cabin: Please help make the Erin Johnson Memorial Cabin a reality by making a donation through the Alaska Community Foundation. Proceeds from all your donations will directly fund the construction of a new cabin near Echo Bend that will be operated by the Nature Center. NEW: An anonymous donor has stepped forward to match all your donations starting July 15th. Thank you! Fore detailed info.
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The Eagle River Nature Center

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.
BUILDING HOURS:
May-September: Wednesday-Sunday, 10am-5pm
October-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.
Contact Information:
$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:
The trails are accessible 24/7. Foot traffic only - no bicycles allowed. Trail maps are located at the front door of the Nature Center, inside when open, or you can print a map from the website.
BUILDING HOURS:
May-September: Wednesday-Sunday, 10am-5pm
October-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.
Contact Information:
- Phone: 907-694-2108
- Email: info@ernc.org
- Address: 32750 Eagle River Road Eagle River, AK 99577
- 501c3 non-profit #92-0156981. Established 1996.
$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:
The trails are accessible 24/7. Foot traffic only - no bicycles allowed. Trail maps are located at the front door of the Nature Center, inside when open, or you can print a map from the website.