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Best hikes in Chugach National Forest.

The 20 most loved trails in this park on Ranger, ranked by review activity, then length. Edited for first time visitors and returners both.

Park Chugach National Forest
Hikes ranked 20
Ranger rank #1 of 44163 parks
Best months June, July, August

The 20 best hikes, in order

Ranked by reviews
  1. 01
    Knik Glacier Trail (RST 17)
    24.8 mi
  2. 02
    Crow Pass Trail
    18.3 mi
  3. 03
    Peters Creek Trail
    13.6 mi
  4. 04
    Eklutna Lakeside Trail
    10.4 mi
  5. 05
    Penguin Ridge Traverse Trail
    10.2 mi
  6. 06
    Russian Lakes Trail
    9.6 mi
  7. 07
    Summit Creek Trail
    8.5 mi
  8. 08
    Sand Trail
    8.1 mi
  9. 09
    Upper Winner Creek Trail
    7.1 mi
  10. 10
    Shoup Bay Trail
    6.6 mi
  11. 11
    Resurrection Pass Trail
    6.4 mi
  12. 12
    Copper River Highway
    6.2 mi
  13. 13
    Goat Mountain Trail
    6.2 mi
  14. 14
    Pioneer Peak Trail
    6.1 mi
  15. 15
    Crescent Lake Trail
    6.0 mi
  16. 16
    Alice Smith Intertie Trail
    6.0 mi
  17. 17
    Devils Creek Trail
    5.7 mi
  18. 18
    South Fork Valley Trail
    5.5 mi
  19. 19
    Cannonball Pass Bootpath
    5.2 mi
  20. 20
    Stetson Creek Trail
    5.2 mi
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When to go. Best months to visit Chugach National Forest: June, July, August. Outside these windows, expect closures, weather, or thin crowds.