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Eagle River Nature Center

Eagle River Nature Center

The Eagle River Nature Center is a great place to day hike and offers routes ranging from easy to moderately strenuous. You may also opt to hike all the way to Girdwood, about a 24 mile hike...the trail head begins here.

This place is teeming with life, so be careful...There is an active beaver dam which is delightful to watch in the evening. They even offer guides to go with you if you desire a more informational hike. However, as I said before, this place is teeming with life, so be careful. The last time I went on a hike my husband and I were following fresh bear tracks the entire way, so be prepared. I say this not to frighten you but to help you realize how wild Alaska can be.

The Eagle River Nature Center also offers cabins and yurts, available for public rental. They are absolutely wonderful and are very well kept, they cost $65 per night. The yurts are by the rivers and the cabin is by the lake. For further information go to the nature center's website: www.ernc.org/Rentals/cabin.html

Parking at the nature center will cost you $5 per day, but it is well worth it because of the excellent upkeep of the trails.

If you choose to go, I advise to bring the following items:
Mosquito repellent
Snacks
Bear spray or appropriate firearm (longer hikes)
Sturdy hiking boots (waterproof)
Water-proof windbreaker
Dress in layers
Camera

Please be vigilant about your trash and respect the wild animals.

From journal Living Life in Alaska

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