Crow Pass Traverse
Crow Pass Traverse
34.8km
Total Distance
913m
Elevation Gain
Trail description
A 35 km point-to-point trek on the Crow Pass Trail, part of the Iditarod National Historic Trail, from the Crow Creek Trailhead near Girdwood over Crow Pass (about 1,090 m) and down the Eagle River valley to the Eagle River Nature Center, with about 910 m of climbing. Most hikers take two days, camping at backcountry sites along Eagle River such as Thunder Creek or Twin Falls. The trail fords Eagle River at the marked ford site, which can be dangerous in high water. This is bear country, so carry bear spray.
Route Map
Along the trail
- 1Heidi's Knob · 15kmViewpoint
- 2The Perch · 29kmViewpoint
- 3Yukla Yurt · 31kmHut
- 4Rapids Yurt · 32kmHut
- 5Paradise Haven Cabin · 33kmHut
- 6The Salmon Deck · 34kmViewpoint
- 7The Beaver Deck · 35kmViewpoint
- 8Classroom Yurtat the end · Shelter
- Surface
- natural ground
- Marked route
- Crow Pass Trail, Iditarod National Historic Trail
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View all →Difficulty
4/5 · Difficult- Experience with long mountain hikes
- Bring enough water - check sources along the route