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The Chugach National Forest provides a digital map highlighting winter recreation opportunities on Forest Service land across the Kenai Peninsula. The free map includes trails, recreation facilities and winter motorized access, along with basic winter and avalanche safety information.
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As the second largest national forest in the nation—larger than New Hampshire—its 6.9 million acres stretches from Turnagain Arm and the Kenai Peninsula across Prince William Sound to the Copper River Delta and beyond.
The Chugach National Forest is a 6,908,540-acre (27,958 km 2) [2] United States National Forest in south central Alaska. Covering portions of Prince William Sound, the Kenai Peninsula and the Copper River Delta, it was formed in 1907 from part of a larger forest reserve.
The Chugach, America’s most northerly National Forest. This stunning landscape stretches across south-central Alaska, from the salty waters and snowy peaks of Prince William Sound to the fabulous salmon and trout streams of the Kenai Peninsula, covering an area the size of New Hampshire.
Discover Chugach National Forest, where you can cruise or kayak to glaciers, spot Alaska wildlife, hike miles of spectacular trails, and stay at campgrounds and public use cabins.
Chugach National Forest Visitor Information Centers. To learn more about Chugach National Forest, stop by the visitor information centers. The Begich Boggs Visitor Center, set on the shore of Portage Lake, was built on the terminal moraine left behind the Portage Glacier almost a century ago.
The Seward and Sterling highways provide direct access to dozens of Chugach campgrounds, trailheads, viewpoints, lakes and streams. The Alaska Railroad offers several itineraries through the forest, including a Glacier Discovery trip through mountains without road access.
Want to find the best trails in Chugach National Forest for an adventurous hike or a family trip? AllTrails has 82 great trails for hiking, birding, and walking and more. Enjoy hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you.
Chugach National Forest. Because of its size and diversity, the Chugach National Forest in southern Alaska is divided into three ranger districts: Glacier, Seward, and Cordova. Glacier Ranger District. The Glacier Ranger District encompasses most of western Prince William Sound. The Sound is one of the most beautiful places in the world.