Resurrection Pass Trail
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Resurrection Pass Trail
USDA Forest Service
Backcountry Trail
- Length
39 miles
- Elevation Gain
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- Route Type
out & back
- Length
39 miles - Elevation Gain
-- - Route Type
out & back
A local favorite, Resurrection Pass Trail offers day or multi-day backcountry hiking or biking adventures. A 39-mile trail that climbs from 500 to 2600 feet, visitors can reserve one or all of eight public-use cabins along the route. Along the way, lingeri to fish in Trout, Juneau, and Swan Lakes, climb any of the ridges that line the trail, and take in spectacular views, or just relax on your cabin porch.
Family bike packing. Photo by Irene Lindquist.
Skiing Resurrection Pass Trail South at Mile 5. Photo by Irene Lindquist.
A trail ranger inspects flora along the trail. Photo by Irene Lindquist.
Photo by Pat O'Leary.
Wolf print. Photo by Irene Lindquist.
Trail Ranger on a Fall Day. Photo by Ir.
Juneau Lake on Resurrection Pass Trail South. Photo by Irene Lindquist.
Trail Ranger enjoying Fireweed seeds.
Fat bikes along Resurrection Creek. Photo by Irene Lindquist.
Location: In the Chugach National Forest connects Sterling Hwy north to trailhead above Hope on the Turnagain Arm.
- States: Alaska
Resurrection Pass Trail, located on the Seward Ranger District, Chugach National Forest, is a road-accessible trail popular year-round. Its popularity is due to the significant amount of diverse opportunities available, including hiking, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, camping, scenic vistas, waterfalls, wildlife viewing, and access to lakes and streams. Day hikes and multi-day trips are possible, depending on hikers' desires and the time available. Five Forest Service public recreation cabins are also available along the trail at miles 7, 9, 9.5, 13, and 18, making a hut-to-hut experience a popular trip opportunity.
Resurrection Pass Trail traverses through spruce and aspen forests at lower elevations and climbs into higher alpine tundra with lush wildflowers. Spectacular scenery abounds. The surrounding topography of steep and narrow canyons, sub-alpine vegetation of low shrubs, grasses, and wildflowers, and accessible ridgelines make for exciting hiking opportunities. Elevations reach 2,400 feet. Wildlife includes moose, bears, wolves, Dall sheep, mountain goats, and grouse. Fishing opportunities for Dolly Varden, rainbow trout, grayling, salmon, whitefish, burbot, and lake trout are available in some of the nearby lakes and streams.
Accessibility Information
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Allowed Uses:
Dogs, on leash Hiking/WalkingOther Activities
- Camping
Public Contact
Chugach National ForestP.O. Box 390
Seward, AK 99631
(907) 271-2773
Contact the trail manager for current maps and visiting details.
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- Tread Width (average): 30"
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- Certified as an NRT
Feb 6, 1979