Trail Conditions for: Wednesday, 10/22/2025

Rodak Trail:   Great condition, viewing decks can be icy in the morning.

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

No new reports over the last 3 weeks.  This time of year, expect snow up in Crow Pass.  Winter travel on the Crow Pass/ Girdwood side of the trail is not recommended due to the trail traversing through avalanche terrain.  To get an idea of how much snow could be in Crow Pass, check out the Alyeska Webcam for Glacier Bowl Express (they are about the same elevation).  There is currently snow up at the top of Glacier Bowl Express. You can also check out avalanche reports and conditions when they start reporting on the Chugach National Forest Avalanche Center.  On the Eagle River side of the trail, conditions are pretty good.  No snow down low, yet, but we are definitely dipping below zero on some nights.  Eagle River water levels appear to be about normal for this time of year.  The new Perch trail reroute is finished and is pretty awesome.



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