The Top 11 Natural Monuments in Chugach National Forest
Chugach National Forest’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 11
beautiful natural monuments in Chugach National Forest. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
beautiful natural monuments in Chugach National Forest. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
Last updated: September 30, 2025
For most people, the broad, sandy shoreline of Portage Lake marks the turnaround point of this hike — or the perfect picnic spot. The glacier is not terrible active but …
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The 6.4 km long exit Glacier springs from the Harding ice field. At this glacier the global warming becomes very clear. His loss rates are very dramatic in my opinion. …
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Portage Pass has been historically used by Alaska Natives, Russian fur traders, and early settlers. Currently it is used as a migratory route for birds and as a recreational opportunity …
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Instead of spending thousands of dollars on a polluting flight to Brooks River Falls with other exploited tourists in Katmai Nat'l Pk, to see grizzly bears fishing salmon simply take …
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Before construction of the tunnel, people would take a boat or sled across Portage glacier lake and carry (hence: portage) their loads across this easy pass to reach Whittier.
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