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Russian River Falls Bear Viewing

Waterfalls

Kenai Peninsula Borough

Russian River Falls Bear Viewing

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Russian River Falls Bear Viewing

Name: Russian River Falls Bear Viewing
Rating: 2

Recommended by 12 hikers

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Chugach National Forest

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Location: Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska, United States

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1. Russian River Falls loop — Chugach National Forest

7.91km

02:08

110m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Russian Lakes Trail loop from Sterling

8.55km

02:22

150m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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🕊️ 𝑻𝒓𝒂𝒗𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒓

November 30, 2016

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 this beautiful hike on the Kenai Peninsula's Russian River trail:
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The bears brushed literally just past me on the narrow river bank, so stay safe and enjoy watching from the viewing platforms high above the cascades.

🕊️ 𝑻𝒓𝒂𝒗𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒓

December 1, 2016

Great spot to observe salmon, bears, and at least see seagulls fight over territory and leftovers from salmon fished by bears and men along the Russian River falls

Josh Steele

April 25, 2019

We saw lots of salmon trying to jump up the falls in early September

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Elevation 150 m

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Max wind speed: 8.0 km/h

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Location: Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska, United States

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Russian River Falls Bear Viewing

1. Russian River Falls loop — Chugach National Forest

2. Russian Lakes Trail loop from Sterling

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