ケナイ山脈のおすすめMTBライド

Despite the difference in name, this is the northern access point for Lost Lake. This side is steeper than the southern route, so for many it's a hike-a-bike after a certain point.

This route to Lost Lake starts more or less in the middle of a small neighborhood. Don't worry, though — you'll quickly feel like you're out in the middle of nowhere. The elevation gain from here to Lost Lake is more gentle than if you come from the other direction; so this trail is a favorite of anyone who wants a gentler out-and-back, or as the exit route for thru-hikers who want a descent that's (relatively) easy on the knees.

The Russian Lakes Trail is a 22-mile-long trail. This section takes you Russian River Falls, a beautiful waterfall along Russian River.

It's decision time! This intersection offers you the opportunity to head southeast on the Devils Creek Trail, southwest on the Resurrection Pass Trail, or northeast to head toward the Hope end of the Resurrection Pass Trail. If you head that way you'll also pass an intersection with the Summit Creek Trail, but it's incredibly difficult to find from this end, even if you know where it is; the short sign is often hidden in thick, tall grass.

Starting a hike from here comes with some tradeoffs. On one hand, it helps you avoid the (relative) crowds that sometimes gather on the Resurrection Pass Trail, especially on sunny weekend days. On the other hand you'll have to watch out for mountain bikers, as well as off-road vehicles, which are allowed on the first part of the trail. In fact, the trail is an old road at first, shifting back to a hiking trail as it nears the Resurrection Pass Trail.

Although technically this is the Lost Lake trailhead, you might sometimes see it referred to simply as the "south" trailhead. Most riders travel from south to north here, because the uphill portion is much more rideable from the south side. However, you could turn this into a round trip; set up a car shuttle between this trailhead and the Primrose trailhead, at the north end of the trail; or turn the whole thing into a giant loop by splitting off onto the Meridian Lake trail, although this last option requires a short distance of riding on the narrow, winding Seward Highway.

Crescent Lake — which is, indeed, shaped like a giant crescent — is a sparkling blue endpoint to this trail of swooping singletrack that also serves as a hiking footpath. The trail ends in a small gravel beach, with a short side trail leading to the Crescent Lake public use cabin, which must be reserved in advance for a fee: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233001

The Crescent Creek Trailhead sits at the end of a rather rough access road, but it's worth the drive. The trail in front of you is a pleasant, swooping singletrack through light forest, eventually descending to a tiny gravel beach on the shores of aptly named Crescent Lake. If you look at it on a map, you'll see that it is shaped like a crescent-shaped smile.