Trail Conditions for: Tuesday, 9/23/2025

Rodak Trail:   Trail and Viewing Decks have been REOPENED as of 9/15/2025.  There are still some lingering salmon - so please remain bear aware on all ERNC trails! 

Albert Loop Trail: CLOSED as of 7/31/2025 until further notice - Seasonal Chugach State Park closure due to the salmon run and bear activity.  Closure strictly enforced.  All other trails remain open.  REMEMBER: you are hiking in bear country and should remain bear aware at all times!  Make noise, travel in groups, if possible, carry a deterrent(s), and keep animals leashed.  More safety tips can be found here.

Historic Iditarod Trail/Crow Pass Trail (Nature Center Trailhead to Echo Bend only):   Great hiking! You can see the river from Rapids Camp.
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Dew Mound Trail:  Good hiking, there may be a few small spots of mud in shaded areas.  Dew Mount Trail is skinnier, "rootier" and rockier than our other trails.

Rapids Cutoff Trail:  Good condition.

Mountain Meadow Cutoff Trail:  Some mud, good condition.

Dog owners: Please remember to keep your dog(s) on a leash on the Rodak Trail, Albert Loop Trail and first mile of the Dew Mound and Iditarod Trail. Please be responsible trail users and pickup after your dogs. Bags are available at the trail head sign at the ERN

Crow Pass Trail

Trail Report from 9/14/2025:  Foggy up in the pass, but no fresh snow yet.  Trail overgrown and muddy from Raven Glacier overlook down to the Eagle River ford site.  Eagle River ford site water was knee-high on someone 5'8".  Trail from ford site towards Nature Center is overgrown in places, muddy in places and hard to follow in places.  Trail reroute is complete just before the Perch and is wonderful! 

Remember: this time of year your daylight hours are shorter (pack a headlamp) and temps are dropping close to freezing!  Be prepared for possible fresh snow up in the pass.  The trail is not marked, so if it's snow covered, it can be hard to follow.

These are reports from trail users. We cannot and do not guarantee trail conditions on any given day/time. Trail conditions change daily, especially the river depth at the ford site. Be prepared for anything from knee to waist deep. If you are not comfortable crossing, turn around and go back the way you came. You should be prepared for any kind of weather (rain, snow, sun, fog) and wildlife (bears/moose). Always carry a map for navigation, the trail is not marked. Trail condition contacts: Eagle River Nature Center 907-694-2108, Chugach National Forest 907-783-3242, or Chugach State Park 907-345-5014. Please check out the Crow Pass Trail Facebook page for more information and hiker posts:  Crow Pass Trail Facebook Page