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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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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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