| This scenic trail is an old road bed that follows the north edge of the lake for eight miles and then extends into the backcountry. In the summer the trail is bordered by wildflowers and in the fall currants, cranberries and raspberries grow alongside the trail.The road was open to passenger vehicles until 1977 when sections washed out, making it unsafe for such vehicles. Today it is popular with hikers, skiers, joggers, bikers, ATVers and horseback riders. Motorcycles are prohibited. Each mile is marked for easy reference.Typical travel times for the 13-mile trail. One-way are: hiking - six hours; bicycle - two to three hours; horseback - four to five hours; and ATV - 50 minutes. The trail is usually open to ATVs Sunday through Wednesday, but may be closed at times due to trail conditions. For information call the ranger station or Chugach State Park Headquarters. |
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