Near Powerline Pass Trail
Powerline Pass Trail at Glen Alps. Chugach State Park, Alaska

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Powerline Pass Trail

3.8 (4 Ratings)
A relatively easy trail on rolling hills with plenty of off shoot options.
13.9
mi
Distance
3,176
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingFall ColorsLakeRiver/CreekViewsWildflowersWildlife
Access Issues
Open fires are prohibited except in designated rings or camp stoves. Most of the access points for this trail require a $5 day use fee or an Alaska State Park pass.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
13.92mi
Distance
3,176ft
Elevation Gain
3,945ft
Elevation Loss
35%
Max Grade
3,698ft
High Point
345ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This trail leaves from the Prospect Heights Trailhead area and provides easy access a number of trail options as it spans 14 miles over Powerline Pass to Upper Indian Valley Trailhead into mountain hiking. Head towards Glen Alps and tear up the elevation. I stopped at the confluence of the trails and headed back but you can literally hike all day and night during the summer and never hike the same trail.

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Contributors
Jeff Collins