Near Williwaw Lakes Tour
Powerline Pass Trail at Glen Alps. Chugach State Park, Alaska
Near Williwaw Lakes Tour
Looking east toward Williwaw Lakes from the end of Ball Field.
Near Williwaw Lakes Tour
Dylan and Brett resting below the steep north face of the Ramp.
Near Williwaw Lakes Tour
Looking toward Flattop.
Near Williwaw Lakes Tour
View of Anchorage from Ball Field.

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Williwaw Lakes Tour

5.0 (3 Ratings)
A long trek worthy of a backpacking trip
19.4
mi
Distance
4,477
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
Commonly BackpackedLakeViews

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
19.38mi
Distance
4,477ft
Elevation Gain
4,477ft
Elevation Loss
40%
Max Grade
3,860ft
High Point
996ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
The hike starts out easy enough, you'll even be going downhill on the Wolverine Bowl for the first mile! However, once you turn on to Middle Fork Loop Trail you'll begin the start of almost nine miles of steady climbing. Luckily the grade isn't so bad. Continue on the Middle Fork Loop Trail until you reach the junction with Williwaw Lakes Trail. This trail parallels the Middle Fork Campbell Creek up through the Ballpark. You'll reach the first of several lakes about 7.5 miles into the hike and they just keep coming the higher you climb. On your way back take the Ballpark Trail to O'Malley Peak Trail. As you head down, you can head up any number of side trails to nab a summit or two including O'Malley Peak, False Peak or Little O'Malley Peak. Once back into the valley you'll head up the Powerline Pass Trail for about a mile. From there the South Fork Rim Trail will take you all the way back down to your car.

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