チュガッチ山地の滝・トップ7

From the parking lot, a good path leads to the viewpoint

This is about as far as you'd want to go on the sometimes steep, unstable and unofficial gravel "path" that parallels the glacier. You do get some amazing views here, but all the warning signs you hiked past are there for a reason. This isn't the safest trail on the planet, and it's very easy to suddenly notice you're walking on the glacier itself, as the rock and dirt you started on merge seamlessly into the ice itself. Don't believe me? Look for the glimmers of blue and blue-white ice peeking out through the grime, and trace the source of the miniature waterfalls spilling down near the trail. They're fueled by melting ice.

Follow the gravel path

Liberty Falls (of Liberty Creek) cascades down a small, boulder-strewn canyon. It is possible to explore along the creek and its surroundings. Campsites are available via a dirt loop road that departs and reenters Edgerton Highway.

Liberty Falls (of Liberty Creek) cascades down a small, boulder-strewn canyon. It is possible to explore along the creek and its surroundings. Campsites are available via a dirt loop road that departs and reenters Edgerton Highway.

The Goat Trail gives superb views of Keystone Canyon's famous cliffs and waterfalls. The trailhead gives particularly good views of Bridal Veil Falls, an iconic waterfall that attracts ice climbers in winter. The trail ends at Snowslide Gulch, where a bridge was destroyed in the 2006 floods.

The recreation area here is home to parking (at a cost), a picnic area and facilities. If you fancy a really quick amble, there's a lovely 6-meter (20 ft) waterfall just a short stroll away. For something more strenuous and spectacular, there are the trails to McHugh Peak and the awesome Rabbit Lake, which nestles below the soaring Suicide Peaks.

The Thunderbird Falls trail takes you through a lovel birch forest by the side of the Eagle River to the impressive Thunderbird Falls. It's a relatively easy hike, with just a little ascent at the start, perfect for little legs. There's a viewing deck from which to take in the full majesty of the waterfall, which is often frozen during the winter months.