ALL TRAILS at the NATURE CENTER are for HIKING USE ONLY.
Cabin/Yurt renters: pulling a gear sled is no longer recommended as the trails are snow-free in places.
Cabin/Yurt renters: pulling a gear sled is no longer recommended as the trails are snow-free in places.
Weekly Trail Conditions for: Tuesday, 5/17/2022
Rodak Nature Trail: Great condition.
PLEASE NOTE: Salmon viewing deck reconstruction has begun, so a small portion of the Rodak Trail and the large salmon viewing deck will be CLOSED 3/16/2022 to all activity until completion. At this time, you can't fully hike a loop on the Rodak trail.
SEE MAP OF CLOSURE AREA
Albert Loop Trail: Great condition.
Historic Iditarod Trail/Crow Pass Trail (Nature Center Trailhead to Echo Bend only): Good condition. Trail gets rootier/rockier once you pass the Yukla Yurt trail.
Dew Mound Trail: Good condition. Please note that the Dew Mound trail is skinnier, rootier and rockier than our other trails.
PLEASE NOTE: Salmon viewing deck reconstruction has begun, so a small portion of the Rodak Trail and the large salmon viewing deck will be CLOSED 3/16/2022 to all activity until completion. At this time, you can't fully hike a loop on the Rodak trail.
SEE MAP OF CLOSURE AREA
Albert Loop Trail: Great condition.
Historic Iditarod Trail/Crow Pass Trail (Nature Center Trailhead to Echo Bend only): Good condition. Trail gets rootier/rockier once you pass the Yukla Yurt trail.
Dew Mound Trail: Good condition. Please note that the Dew Mound trail is skinnier, rootier and rockier than our other trails.
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, 5/6/2022: Spring Crow Pass Trail Reminders: It’s still winter above 1500’! We spoke with folks at Chugach National Forest in Girdwood and the report from them is that there is a still a few feet of snow on the road and a few avalanche paths crossing the trailhead access road. There are many avalanche prone slopes above the parking lot and trail up into the pass.
Please check out Chugach National Forest Avalanche Information Center’s spring tips at: https://www.cnfaic.org/forecast/turnagain/
Spring shed cycles of avalanches are a concern, especially after the high snow season they had on the Girdwood side.
On the Eagle River Nature Center side of things, Crow Pass trail is a mix of muddy trail, with spots of snow/ice lingering in shady spots. Water lever is super low at the ford site. Keep in mind, water levels change daily and can change fast! Levels will increase as the snow melts and if we get any rain. No reports from Girdwood side of ford site, but as you climb in elevation towards Girdwood, expect to see increasing snow and you will be in avalanche prone areas.
You can check out the Alyeska Resort webcams and snow reports to get an idea of what Crow Pass conditions will be like. Glacier Bowl Express is about the same elevation as Crow Pass: https://www.alyeskaresort.com/mountain-report/...
We’ll keep you updated as new reports come in. You can also “like” the U.S. Forest Service - Chugach National Forest page as well as the Friends of the Chugach Avalanche Center for possible information. Feel free to call us at the Eagle River Nature Center, 907-694-2108 or you can reach the National Forest folks in Girdwood at 907-783-3242.
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
Please check out Chugach National Forest Avalanche Information Center’s spring tips at: https://www.cnfaic.org/forecast/turnagain/
Spring shed cycles of avalanches are a concern, especially after the high snow season they had on the Girdwood side.
On the Eagle River Nature Center side of things, Crow Pass trail is a mix of muddy trail, with spots of snow/ice lingering in shady spots. Water lever is super low at the ford site. Keep in mind, water levels change daily and can change fast! Levels will increase as the snow melts and if we get any rain. No reports from Girdwood side of ford site, but as you climb in elevation towards Girdwood, expect to see increasing snow and you will be in avalanche prone areas.
You can check out the Alyeska Resort webcams and snow reports to get an idea of what Crow Pass conditions will be like. Glacier Bowl Express is about the same elevation as Crow Pass: https://www.alyeskaresort.com/mountain-report/...
We’ll keep you updated as new reports come in. You can also “like” the U.S. Forest Service - Chugach National Forest page as well as the Friends of the Chugach Avalanche Center for possible information. Feel free to call us at the Eagle River Nature Center, 907-694-2108 or you can reach the National Forest folks in Girdwood at 907-783-3242.
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