| Facilities: Supplies can be found in Seward or Hope. There are no facilities along the trail, except for a few public use cabins. For information on reserving these cabins, please contact the National Forest. Best Time To Visit: The Chugach National Forest is open year round. Fees: There is no admission fee to the Chugach National Forest. Accessibility: Unknown Rules: Trail is closed to saddle/packstock from April 1-June 30 and motorized vehicles from February 16-November 30. Boil surface water at least 5 minutes before drinking. Extra precautions should be taken in the wintertime, as the weather can change drastically. Please contact the Chugach National Forest for more information. Directions: At Mile 52, Sterling Highway, turn onto Russian River Campground Road. Trailhead parking is 1 mile further. East end: At Mile 48, Sterling Highway, turn onto Snug Harbor Road, travel 9 miles to Cooper Lake Road, 3 miles to parking. Cooper Lake Road is not plowed in winter. Snug harbor Road may be icy. Map: Click here for a map to Russian Lakes Trail Reservations: Reservations are needed if you wish to rent a cabin along the trail for the evening. | 
