Chugach National Forest

Enes

If you want to go all the way to the lake u need to prepare yourself for it, first part of hike is harder (you have to climb a 70 degrees steep part) and after that you are going to have so much fun going down the hill (which you will have to climb later on). Views are beautiful and you r going to enjoy every part of it.

Falak

Beautiful views all around. You will pass through the Chugach Forest if you're driving down south to Seward. Watch out for Moose 🫎 crossing the roads. Maintain your distance if you stop for photos as moose are known to charge if you're too close. Especially for cow moose with cute calves.

Life In Alaska

Driving in and around national forests of Alaska is always beautiful and breathtaking. 360°. It doesn’t matter which time of the year always enjoy. Driving and walking around. Get out of town and enjoy your ride.

DUANE HELLE

We camped at a small turn out on Loose Rocks ponds that was very popular. A great place to boondock. We hiked to Byron glacier which is an easy 2 miles round trip, and Portage glacier which was much more difficult especially the first 3/4 of a mile ,but worth it.

Elizabeth Kiddle

Horsetail Falls trail is fairly unmarked but super amazing! It's okay for kids under 5, carrying under 3 recommended. Super well kept boardwalk and less than a mile to the platform at the end. Our family loved it and will make it a yearly trip!

David Partridge

We went through the Chugach National Forest for the Portage Glacier Cruise and a visit to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. Our first stop was at the Anchorage Overlook where you can seethe whole city of Anchorage below the tall mountains. Along the highway you can see bear and moose as well as different seabirds. If you look high up in the mountains you can sometimes see Dali Sheep. Did not have time for any hiking on this trip but there are many hiking trails in the area. Would love to come back and do some more exploring.

Kay

We make two stops off the Alaskan Railroad, one on Whittier to camp and the next night at the Spencer Creek Glacier trails. It was wonderful weather in August, we hiked about 10 miles each day with plenty to view, we hiked to the Spencer Cabin to have lunch and it had wonderful views, we met a group that helicoptered in to the top of the mountain and hiked down, and met many other great individuals. There were many rafters and and kayakers that looks to be having a great time!

Dakota Rhine

Amazing views and beautiful glaciers! We took the train and it was well worth it. However, aside from one cow moose, we didn't see any large wildlife on this trip.