Chugach National Forest Riding Areas
Updated Wed, November 26th, 2025
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 | Closed | Closed. |
| Placer River | Closed | Closed. |
| Skookum Drainage | Closed | Closed. |
| Turnagain Pass | Open | Turnagain Pass is OPEN to over snow vehicles as of Wednesday Nov. 26th, as per the Forest Plan, . All other riding areas on the Forest will remain closed pending more snow. |
| Twentymile | Closed | Closed. |
| Seward District | ||
| Carter Lake | Closed | Closed. |
| Lost Lake Trail | Closed | Closed. |
| Primrose Trail | Closed | Closed. |
| Resurrection Pass Trail | Closed | Closed. This trail will be open for the 2025/26 winter season per Forest Plan that alternates years. |
| Snug Harbor | Closed | Closed. |
| South Fork Snow River Corridor | Closed | Closed. |
| Summit Lake | Closed | Closed. |
