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Nellie Juan-College Fiord Wilderness Study Area

Portage Pass

Mountain passes

Nellie Juan-College Fiord Wilderness Study Area

Portage Pass

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Portage Pass

Name: Portage Pass
Rating: 2

Recommended by 10 hikers

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Chugach National Forest

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Location: Nellie Juan-College Fiord Wilderness Study Area, Chugach Census Area, Alaska, United States

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1. Portage Pass Trail — Whittier, Alaska

8.94km

03:19

320m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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2. Portage Pass Trailhead – Portage Pass loop from Whittier

2.75km

01:20

200m

Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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3. Portage Pass – Divide Lake loop from Whittier

4.48km

01:58

250m

Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Tips

Lisa

July 18, 2023

Although this pass is only 800 feet (244 m) in elevation, it is one of the most beautiful day hiking destinations in this part of Alaska. Even if you don't continue any farther, it's well worth hiking the remnants of the old Jeep road that lead here from the trailhead. In exchange for that effort you get views of Portage Glacier glittering in the distance, while behind you, the bright blue waters of Passage Canal beckon, just offshore from the town of Whittier.

With that said, this is a hike to do in good weather. Despite the pass's low elevation, it can be subject to very high winds and low visibility.

Sebastian Schmitt

August 17, 2021

You will recieve a nice view of the glacier

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Elevation 210 m

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Max wind speed: 64.0 km/h

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Location: Nellie Juan-College Fiord Wilderness Study Area, Chugach Census Area, Alaska, United States

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Portage Pass

1. Portage Pass Trail — Whittier, Alaska

2. Portage Pass Trailhead – Portage Pass loop from Whittier

3. Portage Pass – Divide Lake loop from Whittier

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