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Portage Pass Trail
Portage Pass Trail

Portage Pass Hike is a A 2-mile one-way trail, with a 750-foot elevation gain, that rewards visitors with awe-inspiring views of glaciers, mountains, and a pristine lake. Trailhead is accessed via Whittier Tunnel to Prince William Sound.

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Upper Winner Creek Trail
Upper Winner Creek Trail

A hiking and expert biking trail that is 14 miles round trip to Berry Pass. The majestic views from the pass are some of the best in all of South Central Alaska.

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Beaver Pond Trail
Beaver Pond Trail

Beaver Pond Trail is a solid choice for both hiking, biking and nordic skiing. The 2.7 mile trail starts at California Creek and ends at the Bird-Gird Bike Path.

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Glacier City Tours
Glacier City Tours

Come and experience the excitement & adventure of the backcountry with Alaska’s most experienced tour company! Offering Winter snowmobiling and Summer hiking/rafting tours for all ages and levels.

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Salmon Berry Travel and Tours
Salmon Berry Travel and Tours

Salmon Berry Travel & Tours in Alaska offer locally guided small group or private Day Tours and Multi-Day Adventures!

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Chugach Adventure Guides
Chugach Adventure Guides

Chugach Adventure Guides is your premier guide company in Girdwood. We offer Kayaking, Overnight Camping, White water rafting, Glacier Trekking, Glacier Salmon Bakes, and Heli Hiking Options in the Chugach National Forest. We also provide logistical and safety support for film, photoshoots, and other production projects as needed throughout Alaska.

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Moose Meadows
Moose Meadows

A winter multi-use 2.0-mile trail in Girdwood, Alaska that is great for all levels of skiing and biking. Flat, easy trails system that connects to the 5K Nordic Loop

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Crow Pass
Crow Pass

Crow Pass Trail is one of the best hikes in the Chugach Mountains. It’s part of the original Iditarod trail with breathtaking scenery. On the 21-mile hike, you will see glaciers, mine ruins, wildlife, lakes, and rivers. Great for mulit-day trip or smaller out and back hikes.

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Lower Winner Creek Trail
Lower Winner Creek Trail

Lower Winner creek trail should not be missed when visiting Girdwood. The trail is an easy to moderate 3-mile hike or bike ride on a well-maintained trail. The path travels through the lush rainforest forest, down a canyon, over a gorge and ending at an old-fashioned hand tram!

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Upper Iditarod Trail
Upper Iditarod Trail

Upper part of the Historic Iditarod trail that passes through Girdwood. This section of the trail marries up with Winner Creek Trail by Crow Creek Mine.

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Lower Iditarod Trail
Lower Iditarod Trail

A wonderful trail that meanders along Glacier Creek from New Girdwood to Historic Old Girdwood. An excellent trail for all ages and activities.

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Virgin Creek Trail
Virgin Creek Trail

The Virgin Creek Falls trail is one of the easiest hikes in Girdwood. The distance is approximately a half-mile round trip and takes 10 minutes to hike.

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Bird to Gird Bike Path
Bird to Gird Bike Path

The Bird to Gird bike path is a must-do when visiting Girdwood! Some say it’s the most beautiful bike path in all of Southcentral Alaska. This gorgeous, paved trail is 12 miles one way (24 miles round trip) and winds along Turnagain arm.

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