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

  1. 1
    Heidi's Knob · 15km
    Viewpoint
  2. 2
    The Perch · 29km
    Viewpoint
  3. 3
    Yukla Yurt · 31km
    Hut
  4. 4
    Rapids Yurt · 32km
    Hut
  5. 5
    Paradise Haven Cabin · 33km
    Hut
  6. 6
    The Salmon Deck · 34km
    Viewpoint
  7. 7
    The Beaver Deck · 35km
    Viewpoint
  8. 8
    Classroom Yurt
    at the end · Shelter
Surface
natural ground
Marked route
Crow Pass Trail, Iditarod National Historic Trail

Difficulty

4/5 · Difficult
  • Experience with long mountain hikes
  • Bring enough water - check sources along the route