There's a small parking area here, at the top of the hill, but the gate to reach it is only open during the summer. If the gate is closed, you can park in another small area just down the hill that is open year-round. Parking costs $5 (bring a pen and exact change) or an annual pass.

Or, consider parking and hiking from one of the other trailheads along the Turnagain Arm Trail. There are four in total: This one, McHugh Creek, Rainbow, and Windy Corner.

Please also be very bear-aware in the stretch of trail from here to the next trailhead, McHugh. Bear encounters are very common in this area.

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Elevation 20 m

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Location: Anchorage, Alaska, United States

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