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Chugach National Forest

3301 C Street, Anchorage, AK 99503 (Midtown)
907-743-9500
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Ranked #2 of 96 attractions in Anchorage
Type: National Parks, Forests
Activities: Heli-skiing, Kayaking
Most recent review
- May 6, 2013
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Seattle, Wasington
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62 reviews 62 reviews
17 attraction reviews
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2013

We drove the Old Seward Highway to Seward, and the Chugach is not to be missed. In early May, the snow is still on the mountains, but the roads were bare and dry. Start in the morning, and on a sunny day, you'll see light glistening on endless inlets, and the mountains transformed to cathedrals. We did not have the... More

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Culpeper, Virginia
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103 reviews 103 reviews
72 attraction reviews
48 helpful votes 48 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 4, 2013

superb scenery, wildlife abounds- brown and black bears, dall sheep, moose (the babies are so cute), well delineated trails, not this trip but in past excellent back country camping- be sure to heed bear precautions

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Mill Creek, Washington
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83 reviews 83 reviews
15 attraction reviews
36 helpful votes 36 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 1, 2013

We only drove through this beautiful National Forest but the scenery was incredible, especially after a deep snow had fallen. It's relatively easy to get to and I'd love to come back and explore this area some more. I can see why Alaskans are proud of it.

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Anchorage, Alaska
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31 reviews 31 reviews
12 attraction reviews
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 23, 2013

As you enter the Park driving south out of Anchorage on the Seward HWY along side the Turnagain Arm, you'll enjoy mountain views that have often been compared to Switzerland. Also you'll see Beluga whales, Sea Lions, and to the North, you may even see a mountain goat. Check the tide schedule, and you may also be able to see... More

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Alaska
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54 reviews 54 reviews
33 attraction reviews
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 14, 2013

The Chugach National Forest is a great place to visit on an afternoon. It is well maintained for our visitors. And, you get a feeling for how large our state really is.

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Omaha, Nebraska, United States
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24 reviews 24 reviews
7 attraction reviews
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 5, 2013

I went snowshoeing here and it was awesome. No crowds like Colorado and it really helps you "get with nature" always a pleasure to get into this place.

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Washington, DC
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86 reviews 86 reviews
26 attraction reviews
67 helpful votes 67 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 19, 2012

We drove through as we went to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. The winter views were amazing during the afternoon as we drove down and later in the evening as we drove back. We saw a glacier which was covered in snow but the bluish tinge was quite visible. We almost got to see bore tides but we were either... More

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Soldotna, Alaska
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24 reviews 24 reviews
5 attraction reviews
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 15, 2012

Tons of great trails within an hour of anchorage. Beautiful scenery, views and adventure. The trails are often well maintained.Get any one of many local guidebooks for the trails in the chugach forest for descriptions of the hikes.

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Bryce, Utah
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22 reviews 22 reviews
12 attraction reviews
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 30, 2012

this area can give you the feeling of isolation in about .3 nano seconds. WOW! so much to see and nobody to see it with except the wildlife.

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Alaska
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54 reviews 54 reviews
16 attraction reviews
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 20, 2012

The Chugatch National Forest is so immense, it would be hard to tell anyone where to go or hike. The best way to see it is by air.

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