Near Winner Creek to Hand Tram
The snowcat bridge you cross at the Winner Cr. trail junction (avoid the 1st part of A1 Ridge like the plague! Take Winner Cr. trail to A1 and split off here).
Near Winner Creek to Hand Tram
No worries about wet feet on the Winner Cr. Trail.

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Winner Creek to Hand Tram

4.5 (8 Ratings)
A nice wide trail from the Alyeska Tram to the hand tram over Glacier Creek.
3.7
mi
Distance
584
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Fall ColorsFamily FriendlyRiver/CreekWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
3.68mi
Distance
584ft
Elevation Gain
584ft
Elevation Loss
30%
Max Grade
525ft
High Point
267ft
Low Point
Path Type
There and Back
Description
This trail starts at the T-intersection just past the Hotel Alyeska. They've worked on a new section of trail and covered it with wood chips. Follow this trail and stay right on the dirt road. After heading uphill for a bit, watch for a trail to the right. There's not an obvious sign, but it's an obvious trail. This connects you to the actual Winner Creek Trail, where you'll hang a left and continue up a short incline. After that, the trail is fairly level, and there's a long section of planks with steps.After the plank section, you'll come to an intersection. Go right on the Upper Winner Creek Trail it becomes slightly more technical with tricky footing over large rocks, roots, and obstacles! The Girdwood Parks and Rec. is workin on a bridge. ***the hand tram is permanently closed. This is a popular trail with other pedestrians and bikers so be aware of other visitors and moose too!

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