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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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5K Nordic Loop
5K Nordic Loop

The 5K Nordic Loop is one of the newest trails in Girdwood. It’s a multi-use trail in the fall and summer but converts to ski-only in the winter. This trail sits in the lower Winner Creek Drainage and parallels the famous Winner Creek Trail from Alyeska Resort.

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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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Alyeska North Face Trail 
Alyeska North Face Trail 

The Alyeska North Face Trail is 2.5 miles with an elevation gain of 2500 feet so it’s not for the faint of heart. The trail opened in 2009 and has been a local favorite ever since. The switchback trail is wide, well-defined with some incredible views of the Girdwood Valley and Turnagain Arm.

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