Angel Rocks Trail is located within the 397-mile Chena River State Recreation Area and extends along an 8.3-mile roundtrip loop that ends at the popular Chena Hot Springs Resort. The trail is accessible via the riverside picnic stop at milepost 48.9 along Chena Hot Springs Road, which traverses the length of the recreation area. Hikers are led along a gorgeous expanse of dense evergreen forest that provides access to the scenic cliffs of Angel Rocks, a series of unique geologic formations that were created by the uplift and erosion of molten rock that reach a height of 1,750 feet. From there, the trail continues to the resort, which is located at milepost 56, offering stunning views of the Alaska Range, Chena Dome, and Bear Paw Butte along the way. Visitors should allow five to eight hours to complete the hike in each direction.

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