The Top 12 Lakes in the Chugach Mountains
Looking to visit the best lakes in the Chugach Mountains? After all, there’s nothing better than the serenity of the lakeshore — or a quick dip when the weather’s warm. …
Last updated: September 20, 2025
This is really an old roadbed — not paved, but almost as good as, as long as the weather has been reasonably dry. During spring snowmelt or particularly rainy periods …
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One of the most most easily accessible glaciers. Well marked trails. Still: keep eyes open for crevasses ❄️💧
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This is a beguiling spot, where a narrow isthmus divides the waters of Eagle and Symphony Lakes. Just as enchanting is the hike to reach the two lakes, featuring some …
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State park with trails along the bay and up into the hills. Great place to rest and have a picnic.
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The South Fork Valley Trail leads to the glorious Eagle and Symphony Lakes, beneath the towering pyramid of Eagle Peak. In the early stages of the hike, the valley is …
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A rocky promontory at the end of the trail provides good views of a small lake, unnamed on maps, and the surrounding forest and mountains.
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By winter, this trail system is groomed and reserved for cross-country skiing. But by summer, those same wide, hilly trails make for a great run on packed dirt and grass. …
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Sandy beach at the north end, and a view across the lake that sometimes includes seeing a raft used to cross the lake.
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Rabbit Lake is a glorious hiking objective, nestled beneath dramatic Alaskan mountains. Particularly impressive are the twin Suicide Peaks of South Yuyanq' Ch'ex and North Yuyanq' Ch'ex, notable for their …
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This is a great place for a morning or afternoon walk or run. The trail is still nicely frozen early or late in the day. Some patches of ice but just do the Alaska shuffle and you'll be fine!
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