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. |