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Gems in Chugach National Forest - 2

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gem Favorite Harding Ice Field, Seward, Alaska.

Harding Icefield Overlook

(15) Bear Creek, AK
gem Favorite Like a sick person's tongue!

Toe of the Glacier

(1) Bear Creek, AK

Chugach National Forest Hiking

  • 43 Miles 69 Kilometers of Trail
  • 0 Recommended Routes
  • 2 Gems Gems
  • 1 Easy Trail Easy Trails
  • 6 Intermediate Trails Intermediate Trails
  • 3 Difficult Trails Difficult Trails
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Trails in Chugach National Forest - 10

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6.6 mi 10.7 km #1Lost Lake Summer Trail
Intermediate Intermediate
Bear Creek, AK
Intermediate Intermediate
Bear Creek, AK 9 
8.3 mi 13.4 km #2Primrose Trail
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Bear Creek, AK
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Bear Creek, AK 7 
3.5 mi 5.6 km #3Ptarmigan Creek Trail
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Bear Creek, AK
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Bear Creek, AK 2 
4.7 mi 7.6 km #4Lost Lake Winter Trail
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Bear Creek, AK
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Bear Creek, AK 3 
1.0 mi 1.6 km #5Grayling Lake Trail #320
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Bear Creek, AK
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Bear Creek, AK 3 
7.7 mi 12.3 km #6Iditarod National Historic Trail (INHT) - Bear Lake Trail
Difficult Difficult
Bear Creek, AK
Difficult Difficult
Bear Creek, AK 1 
7.2 mi 11.6 km #7Iditarod National Historic Trail (INHT) - Meridian Lakes Trail
Difficult Difficult
Bear Creek, AK
Difficult Difficult
Bear Creek, AK 1 
0.9 mi 1.4 km #8Copper River Trail
Easy Easy
Cordova, AK
Easy Easy
Cordova, AK 1 
1.0 mi 1.6 km #9Childs Glacier North Tail
Easy/Intermediate Easy/Intermediate
Cordova, AK
Easy/Intermediate Easy/Intermediate
Cordova, AK 1 
2.1 mi 3.4 km #10Victor Creek Trail
Intermediate Intermediate
Bear Creek, AK
Intermediate Intermediate
Bear Creek, AK 2 

Photos of Chugach National Forest - 139

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Harding Ice Field, Seward, Alaska.
Jul 20, 2016 near Bear Creek, AK
6000' glacier-coated peaks provide Girdwood with its stunning backdrop.
May 9, 2017 near Girdwood, AK
Summit photo above the fog
Jan 25, 2018 near Girdwood, AK
Exit Glacier from Harding Ice Field Trail
Sep 2, 2018 near Bear Creek, AK
There are opportunities to explore the end of the trail, especially as the snow levels recede. Take the opportunity to take in the different views, even if it means taking one of the small trails that fan out at the top.
Aug 17, 2019 near Bear Creek, AK
The trail climbs steeply through fields of wildflowers, including fireweed.
Aug 17, 2019 near Girdwood, AK
Summit view
Jun 4, 2021 near Sterling, AK
Sheridan Mountain Trail 2022
May 3, 2023 near Cordova, AK
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