4.3km
Total Distance
652m
Elevation Gain

Trail description

A steep 4.3 km climb in Chugach State Park from the Grandview trailhead in the Anchorage hillside on the McHugh Peak Trail to the summit of McHugh Peak (1,310 m), with about 650 m of climbing and views over Turnagain Arm and Anchorage. This is bear country, so carry bear spray.

Route Map

Along the trail

Parking
21m from the start
Surface
natural ground
Marked route
McHugh Peak Trail North

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Difficulty

4/5 · Difficult
  • Experience with long mountain hikes