Chugach National Forest Riding Areas

Updated Wed, November 15th, 2023

Status of riding areas across the Chugach National Forest is managed by the Glacier and Seward Ranger Districts, not avalanche center staff. Riding area information is posted as a public service to our users and updated based on snow depth and snow density to prevent resource damage at trailhead locations. Riding area questions contact: (907) 743-9500, mailroom_r10_chugach@usda.gov

Area Status Weather & Riding Conditions
Glacier District
Johnson Pass
Open
USFS has completed an early season open order for the North end only. Open as of 11am on Nov 15. Watch for areas of open water and unfrozen lakes.
Placer River
Closed
Scheduled opening per Chugach National Forest plan December 1. Subject to adequate snow cover.
Skookum Drainage
Closed
Scheduled opening per Chugach National Forest plan December 1. Subject to adequate snow cover.
Turnagain Pass
Open
USFS has completed an early season open order. Open as of 11am on Nov 15. Watch for areas of open water and unfrozen lakes.
Twentymile
Closed
Scheduled opening per Chugach National Forest plan December 1. Subject to adequate snow cover.
Seward District
Carter Lake
Open
USFS has completed an early season open order. Open as of 11am on Nov 15. Watch for areas of open water and unfrozen lakes.
Lost Lake Trail
Closed
Scheduled opening per Chugach National Forest plan December 1. Subject to adequate snow cover.
Primrose Trail
Closed
Scheduled opening per Chugach National Forest plan December 1. Subject to adequate snow cover.
Resurrection Pass Trail
Open
USFS has completed an early season open order. Open as of 11am on Nov 15. Watch for areas of open water and unfrozen lakes.
Snug Harbor
Open
USFS has completed an early season open order. Open as of 11am on Nov 15. Watch for areas of open water and unfrozen lakes.
South Fork Snow River Corridor
Closed
Scheduled opening per Chugach National Forest plan December 1. Subject to adequate snow cover.
Summit Lake
Closed
December 1. Subject to adequate snow cover.