ALL TRAILS at the NATURE CENTER are for HIKING/SKIING USE ONLY.
See exception below for Winter Fat Tire Access to the river corridor.
See exception below for Winter Fat Tire Access to the river corridor.
Weekly Trail Conditions for: Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Rodak Nature Trail: Great condition for hiking! Check-out the new beaver activity by the beaver viewing deck.
Albert Loop Trail: Great condition for hiking. All foot traffic is being directed up onto the race track to recent flooding due to beaver activity. Redirected hiking traffic is clearly marked out on the trail.
Historic Iditarod Trail/Crow Pass Trail (Nature Center Trailhead to Echo Bend only): Great condition for hiking.
Dew Mound Trail: Snow free, finally! Good hiking condition.
Rapids Cutoff Trail: Good condition for hiking.
Mountain Meadow Cutoff Trail: Good condition for hiking.
Albert Loop Trail: Great condition for hiking. All foot traffic is being directed up onto the race track to recent flooding due to beaver activity. Redirected hiking traffic is clearly marked out on the trail.
Historic Iditarod Trail/Crow Pass Trail (Nature Center Trailhead to Echo Bend only): Great condition for hiking.
Dew Mound Trail: Snow free, finally! Good hiking condition.
Rapids Cutoff Trail: Good condition for hiking.
Mountain Meadow Cutoff Trail: Good condition for hiking.
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 - 7/14/2024 Trail Update (thanks Andrew): "Started hike on Friday, 7/12. Going up the pass was straight-forward. A few snowy patches by the creeks. Going down from the Raven Glacier view point, there are two kind of sketchy snow patches. Trekking poles were super helpful, snow was firm. Trail overgrown from Clear Creek to the Eagle River ford site. Eagle River Ford site, river was over knees on someone 6' tall (crossed on 7/13 @ 1pm). After crossing, there is a small "treacherous" landslide before the ladder up and over the rocks (if you fall, you'll end up in Eagle River). Be prepared to get soaked, vegetation was wet due to recent rains. Tons of scat, but no wildlife sightings. Not an easy trail, quite tough...great views though!"
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
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