Chugach State Park

Chugach State Park

Chugach State Park
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This 495,000-acre state park includes Flattop Mountain, the most climbed mountain in Alaska.
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Archie
Glenmoore, PA7,930 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2021 • Family
Breathtaking views with a pic click at every corner. There are many places to stop marked with a camera sign to admire the views. It was a smooth drive. Many different trails and paths to stop for quick hikes. The contrast on the mountains with green carpet at the bottom, black rock and snow capped peaks is stunning.
Written July 8, 2021
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ohiowanderer
Columbus OH1,119 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2021
Chugach State Park is on the doorstep of Anchorage and was a good start to our Alaskan vacation. We went to Glen Alps Trailhead which has plenty of parking for a $5 fee. We did the overview trail and part of the Flattop Trail. It was a good introduction to Anchorage and Alaska. Fine views in every direction.
Written July 23, 2021
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Christina C
Coquitlam, Canada6,334 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2019
The Bird Point Park is part of Chugach State Park. It is a very wonderful rest area to take a break from Seward Highway. There is a nice walkway facing the Turnagain Arm. No matter which way you turn the scenery of this area is just breathtaking. Posters along the walkway help visitors to understand the area. That was a refreshing stop for us in last August sunny day. Happy Travelling! 
Written February 17, 2020
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bach716
Aurora, Canada60 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2019
We travelled here on our way to the airport in Anchorage after our cruise. The views are spectacular. We were given about 20 minutes to walk around when the driver stopped. We did not stay in this park just long enough to take a couple of dozen photos--maybe more, because every time you moved you saw something more! It truly is a wonderful visit!
Written January 28, 2020
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Ed Sehr
19 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2020
Were We hiked in Chugach state park while staying at the Alyeska hotel in Girdwood. It was a fun hike with beautiful scenery. The trail was extremely well maintained and there was information posted along the way.
Written August 5, 2020
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Walter O
Charlottesville, VA371 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2021
Stayed at the Alyeska resort and the Winner Creek trailhead was right there. Nice hiking through a beautiful forest. The trails are well maintained with benches along the way. Would like to see some identification labels for some of the plants along the way. Really enjoyed my time spent hiking in this park.
Written June 21, 2021
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1234texas
Seabrook, TX5,325 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2021 • Friends
On the way from Anchorage to the fishing camp, the driver stopped to show us some salmon spawning in a little stream. It was a beautiful area with primitive restroom facilities. As a "potty stop" it is a 5, but I can't say how good the whe park is.
I have to compare this to parks in general and national parks specifically. On that scale,it looks average.
Written September 23, 2021
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NTSU1975
Georgetown, TX976 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2018 • Couples
You probably should check a map of this state park as it stretches from Anchorage down towards Girdwood and contains numerous sites to see including waterfalls, hiking trails on the historic Iditarod, wildlife, and scenic vistas. Turnagain Arm and Eklutna Lake provide water areas to explore. There is also a nature center with programs. With such a wide variety of things to do, this state park is a must see.
Written June 9, 2018
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DebiBye
Anchorage, AK125 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2014 • Family
I had the extreme good fortune to meet Ken, who had a scope set up at Bird Point, pointed to the Chugach Mountains. He is often there looking for bears, and sharing his finds with the public. He zooms in when he finds a critter and lets anyone and everyone have a close up view. While I was there, he spotted a huge blond grizzly chowing down on a cub he had killed. A little later a black bear with cubs came by and the big grizz actually stood straight up and ran the black bear off, defending his territory and kill. Then a couple of hours later, he found a grizzly sow with a 1 year old and a new cub, just snacking on greens. I've seen bears several times in Alaska, including at McNeil River, but this was just 40 minutes from my house! And these were all wild bears, not accustomed to humans, and we were not intruding on them nor were they a danger to us. It was so cool. So I'm going to drive the highway lots this summer and ALWAYS stop at Bird Point, going up to see if Ken is there sharing his expertise. This is his hobby. He calls it his ministry! So cool. I just had to share.
Written June 18, 2014
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Nels
Gaithersburg, MD231 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2020
There are so many different and great hikes, trails, day-use areas, rivers, lakes, and such in Chugach State Park. There is something for everyone. Flattop Mountain is a fantastic hike. Thunderbird Falls is an easy hike in a different part of the park. There are nearly unlimited possibilities.
Written August 14, 2020
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