| This trail begins at mile 10.5 of the Lakeside Trail. It parallels the East Fork of Eklutna River to a glacial lake that reflects the surrounding peaks and glacier. Bashful, the tallest peak in Chugach State Park, at 8,005 feet, and its neighbors, Bold and Baleful, tower above the river to the northeast while the Mitre forms the west wall of the valley.Wildflowers line the trail, changing with the different ecosystems visitors pass through. Dall sheep, mountain goats and moose inhabit the mountain slopes. Watch for the ouzel, a small water bird that bobs in the water and feeds along the river bottom. Berry picking is good in the fall. |
|
