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1.7

Miles

2.7

KM

Point to Point

114' 35 m

High

44' 14 m

Low

274' 84 m

Up

280' 85 m

Down

6%

Avg Grade (4°)

27%

Max Grade (15°)

Dogs Leashed

Features Birding · Fall Colors · Fishing · River/Creek · Spring · Views · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Family Friendly The beginning is a bit up and down terrain as you climb over trees and along the river and then it opens to a step and run trail through meadows.

This is not a one-way only trail, it is an out-and-back trail One Way Only: This is designated as a directional trail.

Need to Know

Park across the road from the trailhead sign. Always be bear aware with bear spray or some other type of protection.

Description

This 1.5 mile trail follows the west bank of the Eyak River for one-quarter mile through mature Sitka spruce forest before opening into rolling muskeg meadows. At mile 1.5 the trail reunites with Eyak River At the end of the trail the flora composition changes to a typical delta habitat of dense alder and grasses. This is a popular access site for anglers during the coho salmon season from August to mid-September. The trail is muddy and wet in places, especially after heavy rain.

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Shared By:

Cobilynn Rogers with improvements by Nicole I-M

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in Cordova

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#9

in Cordova

#197

in Alaska

#18,895

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