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Chugach State Park

Mile 115 Seward Highway, Girdwood, AK 99587
+1 907 694 2108
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Ranked #2 of 10 attractions in Girdwood
5.0 of 5 stars 5 Reviews
Description: This 495,000-acre state park includes Flattop Mountain, the most climbed mountain in Alaska.
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“Beautiful, pristine mountains”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012

It takes your breath away with every turn. Wildlife every where. don't forget your binoculars to see mountain goats and Dall sheep up high. More

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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Awesome”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 1, 2012

What a fabulous outdoor wonderland? Hiking skiing, blueberries, pack rafting wildlife all free. More

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Anchorage, Alaska
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
“Perfect Backcountry Skiing in Anchorage's Backyard”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 20, 2012

Temperatures in the twenties, four feet of snow, Denali shimmering to the North in the distance, and an array of backcountry ski trails, groomed Nordic trails, and untracked powder terrain ten minutes from downtown Anchorage (Girdwood is great too, but Chugach State Park is so huge you can start in Girdwood, drive 60 mph for an hour and a half,... More

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Canton
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Best hiking anywhere!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 30, 2012

Nothing better than a hike up a mountain on a bluebird day! There are many marked and unmarked trails to be explored. For some adventure, ask a local outdoorsman how to get up to the ridgelines surrounding Glacier Valley and get in some real views! Don't forget to take food & water and give yourself plenty of time to take... More

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Anchorage, Alaska
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53 reviews 53 reviews
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17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
“Chugach State Park”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 28, 2012
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Awesome place of mountains, glaciers, rain forests, animals, birds, some great hikes, one of my favorite parks. The park is huge. One draw back...Alaska DNR hasn't got a clue...they don't take care of their facilities worth a darn. Best to take a roll or TP and fight the skeeters than brave one of their disgusting out houses. BLM isn't much... More

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Mile 115 Seward Highway
Girdwood, AK 99587
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