Chugach State Park Anchorage

Chugach State Park

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Chugach State Park is a sprawling landscape located in Southcentral Alaska, predominantly within the Municipality of Anchorage. With … See more

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Aug 3, 2023
The Church State Park is absolutely beautiful and a great place to hike (or walk - or just drive through. Great photo op too! Full review by Sharon M
Jul 12, 2023
Had a tour cancelled so we rented a car for the day and drove all around this area. Stopped at several spots along the way. Recommend if your in Anchorage Full review by Czilling
Jul 3, 2023
Nice easy trail with pretty scenery. Someone had seen a bear on the trail the previous day, but we didn't Full review by CarolF696
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In 1970 this magnificent area was declared a state park. Located within the municipality of Anchorage, Chugach State Park includes rou…
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Area:495,204 acres (2,004 square kilometers)

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Can it all be seen in like 4-5 hrs?
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No, the Chugach State Park is huge. Try to find a map of the park and then pinpoint areas of interest to you. There are several pocket-sized trail guides that will provide details of …
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No, the Chugach State Park is huge. Try to find a map of the park and then pinpoint areas of interest to you. There are several pocket-sized trail guides that will provide details of the various trails -- distance, difficulty level, how much time to allow, etc. I found these trail guides in convenience stores, bookstores, and touristy shops. Some may be found at park visitors' centers (however, many areas of the park are unmanned by park rangers, so get a map before you head out.) If you are hiking, be sure to carry adequate water with you. When we hiked several trails, we saw abundant wildlife nearby, including moose and bears. So, be aware of your surroundings and cautious at all times. If you have limited time, I would recommend the Lake Eklutna area (north of Anchorage). It is a beautiful lake, with several trails available. The lakeside trail is an easy hike, but long. The Twin Peaks trail affords some beautiful views of the lake, but it is rated difficult -- and it is. However, if you want to try that trail, be aware that the viewpoint from about halfway up the trail -- there is a benchseat there at a curve in the trail -- is nearly as good as the view from the top of the trail. If you stop at that point, you will get a great view and will not wear yourself out climbing the remainder of the steep trail, which ends with scrambling over rocks and tundra at the top. It is on this trail that a moose crossed our trail early on, and then later on the steep part we saw two bear cubs and a mama bear frolicking on a nearby rise. It is a good idea to wear bear bells and carry bear spray along with you if you decide to climb to the top of this trail.
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