Chugach State Park, located just outside Anchorage, is the fourth-largest state park in the States. More than 200 coastal miles long, it stretches from Anchorage to Canada. Incredibly rich in wildlife, it includes nine unique ecosystems. The park is known for having easy access to all sorts of activities for adventurers and athletes. Visitors in the park have the opportunity to go through hemlock-spruce forests, alpine tundra, muskeg, coastal wetlands the riparian habitat of rivers and lakes, and even marine waters. The park is home to over 45 species of mammals – brown bears, moose, black bears, Dall sheep, one wolf pack, lynx, beavers, fox, river otters, and mountain goats. The Chugach has 16 trailheads and 110 trails covering almost 280 miles. The park is a popular destination for hiking, biking, fishing, hunting, camping, kayaking, glacier-viewing, gold-panning, horseback riding, ATV riding, berry picking, snowmobiling, and much more.

Chugach State Park , Mile 115 Seward Highway, Girdwood, Anchorage, AK 99587

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