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Chugach Park

  • October 17, 2000
  • Rated 4 of 5 by samepenny from Fort Worth, Texas
Chugach Park

Anchorage is bounded on the east by the Chugach mountains. There are so many of them that I've been told that some don't even have names. Not far from the various trail heads are wonderful things to see and do. Almost all cost you nothing but your own time and effort. Get a few hundred feet up and the views start to be spectacular. Above the tree line, distances can be deceptive so plan carefully and don't walk any further out from you can than 1/2 the distance you can manage. My favorite walks in this area start at POTTER MARSH which is next to Highway 1 southbound out of Anchorage. In season be extremely careful of bears. I've been scared by a lot of brown trash cans! Many of the 'turn-outs' along Alaska Route 1 offer terrific views.

From journal the Secret Places--Alaska

Chugach State Park & Seward Highway Scenic Byway

  • October 11, 2000
  • Rated 4 of 5 by avalanche from Plano, Texas
Drive down from Anchorage then turn into the town of Girdwood and visit Alyeska ski resort. On the way back, stop and take pictures at the lookouts of gorgeous Turnagain arm and the Chugach mountains. If you want, take one of the many hiking trails off the inland side of the road. Warning: don't venture out onto the 'beach'... it's silt and acts as quicksand - there's a fence there for a reason.

From journal A Weekend in Alaska

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