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 |
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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. |