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An hour southeast of Anchorage, at the head of Turnagain Arm, is the adventure oasis of Portage Valley. Starting at the Moose Flats Day Use Area, visitors can hike or bike the five-mile Trail of Blue Ice through stunning forest.
Family friendly activities continue at Alder Pond, a popular fishing destination stocked with rainbow trout.
Whitewater sports can be enjoyed in the accessible Portage Creek, or paddling in the Portage Lake below Portage Pass, although the Gold Rush route can be prone to inclement weather.
A spectacular drive through glaciers and ice-covered mountains, visitors can enjoy the state-of-the-art educational exhibits at the Begich, Boggs Visitor Center as the beginning of their Portage valley experience.
Portage Lake Loop, Girdwood, AK 99587, Phone: 907-783-2326
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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