TRAILS ARE OPEN DURING COVID-19 BUILDING CLOSURE.
Please keep your distance from others even though you are outdoors.
If you see that the parking lot is full and people are parking on the road, please consider finding a less popular trail. Thanks!
Please keep your distance from others even though you are outdoors.
If you see that the parking lot is full and people are parking on the road, please consider finding a less popular trail. Thanks!
Weekly Trail Conditions for: Thursday, 5/13/2021
Rodak Nature Trail: Snow free, great condition for hiking.
Albert Loop Trail: Patches of mud in spots, otherwise great for hiking. Expect to see trail flooding and debris on the section of trail that is parallels close to the river. Please use the bypass trail to avoid the flooded section of trail!
Historic Iditarod Trail/Crow Pass Trail (Nature Center Trailhead to Echo Bend only ): Mostly snow free, some remaining snow patches in the shade, expect some muddy spots as well.
Dew Mound Trail: Mostly snow free, some remaining snowy patches and mud.
Albert Loop Trail: Patches of mud in spots, otherwise great for hiking. Expect to see trail flooding and debris on the section of trail that is parallels close to the river. Please use the bypass trail to avoid the flooded section of trail!
Historic Iditarod Trail/Crow Pass Trail (Nature Center Trailhead to Echo Bend only ): Mostly snow free, some remaining snow patches in the shade, expect some muddy spots as well.
Dew Mound Trail: Mostly snow free, some remaining snowy patches and mud.
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 ERNC.
Crow Pass Trail, 5/13/2021: Girdwood side - it's still winter above 1000' in the Chugach mountains! There is still at least 4+ feet of snow up in Crow Pass/near the cabin. Also, there is still snow and avalanche slide paths of snow over the road to access the trailhead. Currently you can make it a little bit past the Crow Creek Bridge but not past the "trailhead ahead" sign. So.....no access to trailhead parking on the Girdwood side yet.Eagle River side - trail is snow free, expect mud, downed trees, washed out trail as you make your way to the ford site. CSP and a couple of SCA are currently out checking on the bridges they put in over Icicle Creek and Thunder Gorge and doing some trail brushing.
It's looking like it will be a "normal" start to the hiking season for Crow Pass, meaning late May/early June before things pick up. We'll keep you posted as we get any updates.
Check out the Alyeska snow report to get an idea of how much snow is possibly still up in Crow Pass. Glacier bowl is about the same elevation.
Alyeska Mountain Report
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
It's looking like it will be a "normal" start to the hiking season for Crow Pass, meaning late May/early June before things pick up. We'll keep you posted as we get any updates.
Check out the Alyeska snow report to get an idea of how much snow is possibly still up in Crow Pass. Glacier bowl is about the same elevation.
Alyeska Mountain Report
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