Cooper Landing, Alaska
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Cooper Landing, Alaska
Hike to the top of Slaughter Gulch
5 mi / 2600 ft gainSlaughter Gulch Trail is a leg-busting 2600' ascent up Slaughter Mountain in Cooper Landing, Alaska. Covering only a few miles, the trail is steep and quite rocky in some places, requiring the use of trekking poles, all fours, or impeccable balance. Start off early at the small parking lot near t...Read more -
Cooper Landing, Alaska
Paddle on Kenai Lake
I set off down the road towards “the lake I saw on the way in that was really blue”. From Seward, AK I knew that Kenai Lake was along State Highway 9, our only road out of town. It was deceiving to see the south end of the lake about 10 miles outside of Seward- but I found that the most accessibl...Read more -
Cooper Landing, Alaska
Hike Skilak Lookout
5.05 mi / 900 ft gainThis was my very first afternoon in Alaska. By myself just meandering around the state by car with a map in my lap. Alaska - what a limitless place of adventure. For those who end up following me, I have a things for places with bodies of water surrounded by towering peaks - so off I was to find ...Read more -
Seward, Alaska
Hike Exit Glacier
4.8It's hard to fathom how massive some Alaskan glaciers can be. But spend a day hiking along one and you'll start to get an idea of how much ice there is in Alaska. The Exit Glacier is a small tongue of glacier from the Harding Ice Field that comes down to almost sea level.Drive the Exit Glacier Ro...Read more -
Seward, Alaska
Climb Mount Alice
5.03 mi / 5265 ft gainThis hike starts at 0 feet elevation on the side of Resurrection Bay opposite of Seward. Travelling south from Anchorage, take a left turn onto Nash Road a couple of miles before getting into Seward itself. Follow Nash Road for a few miles, past campgrounds, etc. About a mile before reaching the ...Read more -
Seward, Alaska
Backpack the Caines Head Coastal Trail
4.37 mi / 650 ft gainThis hike begins near a family friendly visiting area, good bathrooms, and well kept parking lot. You will start out on a gravel path, which seems like it was created for horses, for about 1.5 miles until the path opens up to views of the ocean, mountains, and a bridge leading you over a river an...Read more -
Seward, Alaska
Hike to Callisto Canyon Cabin
4 mi / 500 ft gainFollow the signs south of Seward to Lowell Point. This is the trailhead. The first mile of the trail is about a mile long. You descend a well-maintained trail from the trailhead about 500 feet to the coast. Many people just hike this portion for a short trip to enjoy the beach.Once you reach the ...Read more -
Seward, Alaska
Explore Kenai Fjords National Park
5.08.2 mi / 3000 ft gainNone of Alaska’s eight national parks are easy to get to, but Kenai Fjords National Park is one of only three national parks in the state that can be accessed (partly) by road. It’s also the closest national park to Anchorage, which makes this an easier jaunt from the capital. While this park is ...Read more -
Anchorage, Alaska
Bird Ridge Trail
5.04.71 mi / 3248 ft gainThe trail begins at sea level and winds its way through the forest gradually, occasionally allowing a peek at the Turnagain Arm behind you. Once out of the treeline, the trail becomes much steeper, around dirt and rocks, but with the summit in sight it's easy to continue on, despite that stingin...Read more -
Anchorage, Alaska
Rainbow Trailhead to Windy Corner Trailhead
5.03.76 mi / 1240 ft gainRainbow Trailhead to Windy Corner Trailhead is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Hope, Alaska.Read more -
Anchorage, Alaska
Explore the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
5.0You'll see tons of animals including bald eagles, bears, moose, muskox, lynx, reindeer, and wolves! It's a conservation center so they have a great mission. It is located in Portage Valley and is surrounded by the Chugach Mountain Range and the Turnagain Arm Inlet. Open 7 days a week, 10 am t...Read more -
Seward, Alaska
Hike Alpine Trail, Caines Head State Recreation Area
3.03 miThe Alpine Trail is only accessible via the Caines Head Trail System, located at Lowell Point. (Distance and elevation listed are for the Alpine trail itself, not for the coastal trail leading up to it. More info on those can be found here: http://dnr.alaska.gov/Assets/u... )From parking at Lowel...Read more -
Seward, Alaska
Kayak Aialik Glacier
If you're visiting Alaska, you're probably there to see glaciers, and Aialik Glacier is worth the money and time to see. Imagine a towering 1.5 mile wide glacier surrounded by rugged peaks and a thick green forest rising from the blue water. The chance to spot whales, puffins, sea lions, porpoise...Read more -
Anchorage, Alaska
Hike Byron Glacier
4.8To begin on this adventure, you first have to find the trailhead. Drive out on the highway to Girdwood, and turn left at the sign that says "Portage Glacier". Towards the end of the road, it Ys and you take a right, then another right. Follow this road, and the first parking lot on your right is ...Read more -
Anchorage, Alaska
Winter Hike to Portage Glacier
6 miThis hike must be done in the deep of winter! Around February, Portage Lake is often frozen solid-solid enough to make walking safe. Hikers, bikers, skiers, skijourers, and snowshoers will form a 3 mile trail out to Portage Glacier. This trail is appropriate for children. For younger children, ...Read more -
Anchorage, Alaska
Drive along Turnagain Arm
5.0This stretch of highway is just as beautiful (if not more!) as the famous Pacific Coast Highway on the west coast. You truly couldn’t ask for more. Beautiful mountains, glaciers, and water provide the scenery here. There are dozens of pull off opportunities. The highway is marked with mile mar...Read more
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Camping and Lodging in Cooper Landing
Cooper Landing, Alaska
Juneau Lake Cabin
Overview
Juneau Lake Cabin is a rustic cabin overlooking beautiful Juneau Lake, providing access to fishing, hunting, hiking and wildlif...
Seward, Alaska
Upper Russian Lake Cabin
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Upper Russian Lake Cabin is a rustic trapper style log cabin located on Upper Russian lake. It was recently refurbished to keep ...
Seward, Alaska
Barber Cabin
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Barber Cabin offers a remote lodging experience on the Eastern Kenai Peninsula of south-central Alaska. The rustic cabin has few...
Seward, Alaska
Aspen Flats Cabin
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Aspen Flats Cabin is a rustic cabin along the Upper Russian River of south-central Alaska. The rustic cabin has few amenities, b...