50 Hikes around Anchorage by Lisa Maloney

Author:Lisa Maloney
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Countryman Press
Published: 2019-05-17T00:00:00+00:00

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South Fork Rim to White Spruce Trail

TYPE: Woodland/Scenic Overlook

SEASON: All seasons

TOTAL DISTANCE: 3.5 miles one way

TIME: 2–3 hours

RATING: Easy

ELEVATION GAIN: Minimal

LOCATION: Anchorage/Chugach State Park

MAPS: USGS Anchorage A-8 NE, A-8 SE; IMUS Geographics Chugach State Park; National Geographic Chugach State Park

TRAILHEAD GPS COORDINATES: Prospect Heights: N 61º08.339’ W 149º42.631’; Upper O’Malley: N 61º07.165’ W 149º42.875’

GETTING THERE

Prospect Heights Trailhead: Drive east on O’Malley until its end, at which point it makes a sharp left and turns into Hillside Drive. After taking this left turn, make a quick right onto Upper O’Malley Road.

Turn left on Prospect Drive and follow it; the street signage in this area can be confusing, so just stay on this road through several name changes (if in doubt, go straight or bear slightly left) until you make a left at the intersection of Prospect Drive and Sidorof Lane, then look for the trailhead on your right.

Upper O’Malley Trailhead: Drive east on O’Malley road until its end, at which point it makes a sharp left and becomes Hillside Drive. After taking this left turn, make a quick right onto Upper O’Malley Road.

Next, turn right on Trails End Road, left on Longhorn Street, left on Cobra Avenue, right on Shebanof Avenue. Turn right at the T-intersection of Shebanof Avenue and Stroganof Drive, then look for the Upper O’Malley Trailhead—little more than a wide spot in the road, identified by brown Chugach State Park signage—immediately on your left.

Depending on the weather, you might need four-wheel drive or chains to reach this trailhead during the winter.

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