Highlight • Summit
Near Point
Hiking
5.0
(1)
This Highlight is in a protected area
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Tips
July 24, 2023
Hiking
Pay attention to the trail fork on the way up: If you go the wrong way you'll find yourself slogging through an enormous mud patch that swallows all boardwalks and other attempts to contain it — and maybe your hiking shoes, too.
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Nearby routes
Best routes near Near Point
1
hikers
2.76km
01:29
550m
0m
Embark on a moderate hike up Near Point via Stuckagain Heights, a route that quickly delivers you into stunning Chugach State Park scenery. You will gain 1791 feet (546 metres)…
5.55km
02:27
600m
30m
Hike the moderate Near Point Trail via Wolverine Trail for 3.4 miles, gaining 1962 feet to panoramic views of Anchorage and Wolverine Peak.
8
hikers
11.3km
04:26
620m
620m
Hike the moderate Near Point Trail in Chugach State Park for 7.0 miles, gaining 2032 feet to panoramic views of Anchorage and mountains.
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Elevation 890 m
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