7.0km
Total Distance
1,244m
Elevation Gain

Trail description

A steep 7 km climb from the Seward Highway above Turnagain Arm on the Bird Ridge Trail to a high point on Bird Ridge at about 1,150 m, with about 1,240 m of climbing. The trail climbs open slopes with views over Turnagain Arm most of the way. This is bear country, so carry bear spray.

Route Map

Along the trail

  1. 1
    Viewpoint
    at the start
  2. 2
    Shelter · 0.4km
Parking
205m from the start

Difficulty

4/5 · Difficult
  • Experience with long mountain hikes