I definitely recommend taking 5 days to truly enjoy every single aspect and landscape this Alaskan trail has to offer. 2023 Andrea Kuuipo Abroad | All Rights Reserved. Warning: Traveling in Alaska's backcountry can be extremely dangerous and can lead to serious injury What an amazing location! All rights reserved. She said some of the bridges are underwater from spring flooding. Based on that, I don't agree with the rating of "moderate." You can also access it from Devils Pass. It was absolutely gorgeous and I would highly recommend for those thinking of dabbling in backpacking. You may want to bring some cleaning wipes so you can tidy up before and after your stay. The last day was 8 miles to Hope and it was pretty muddy due to the bike traffic. Resurrection Pass at 2,600 feet in elevation. The hikers called the Alaska State Troopers around 11:30 p.m. Tuesday. The self-supported races are held on a trail originally used by gold miners. March 28, 2016 by Lighthouse Trails author. Visitors enjoy the alpine vistas, hiking and hunting, among other outdoor recreation opportunities. Along the way, linger to fish in Trout, Juneau, and Swan Lakes, climb any of the ridges that line the trail and take in spectacular views, or just relax on your cabin porch. Trail was overall in good condition, about mile 3 is a beaver dam that flooded a portion of the trail, you gotta go in the woods to get around it. About 2-3 miles from Hope trailhead the trail is flooded courtesy of the local beavers. Over the course of his career, he has contributed to numerous online and print outlets, including Popular Mechanics, Gear Junkie, Outside Online, National Geographic, Digital Trends, Business Insider, TripSavvy, about.com, and of course The Adventure Blog. Resurrection Pass Trail was a route used by early gold miners to access mining claims along Turnagain Arm. The lakes were beautiful and I enjoyed the alpine section of the trail. Stayed the first night at Fox Cabin. This trail is great for backpacking, birding, and camping, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. Awesome variety of terrain and lots of wildlife. - see below). Cabin users are responsible for supplying their own wood, but you may find some that the previous guest left behind. The trail is open to hiking, biking, horseback riding, and various winter activities. There are numerous campsites along . The trail is very straight so since I could see way ahead of me, I didn't feel it was necessary to shout and make noise but did make sure I was always looking ahead. Designations by Year Resurrection PassLocation: Between Hope and Cooper Landing, about 100 miles south of AnchorageDistance: 39 miles (each direction)Extended Trail: Some combine this trail with Russian Lakes Trail for a 60-mile trip between Hope and Cooper LakeTotal elevation gain: About 2,200 feet in either directionDifficulty: ModerateSurface: Gravel and Dirt Mountain PathsWebsite: www.alaska.org. 00:00 Intro1:27 Day 1 - Hope to Resurrection Pass Trail (17 miles) https://alltrails.com/explore/recording/recording-may-23-7-23-pm-60495b44:36 Day 2 - Hiking to Swan Lake Cabin (17 miles) https://alltrails.com/explore/recording/recording-may-23-7-23-pm-60495b49:36 Day 3 - Cooper Landing to Lower Russian Lake (27 miles) https://alltrails.com/explore/recording/recording-may-25-7-15-pm-71d723212:47 Day 4 - Lower Russian Lake to Upper Russian Lake (13 miles) https://alltrails.com/explore/recording/recording-may-26-1-22-pm-6d1e48113:37 Day 4 - Upper Russian Lake to Wilderness Camp (12 miles) https://alltrails.com/explore/recording/recording-may-26-7-23-pm-a0a080f15:35 Day 5 - Hiking out to Seward (21 miles) https://alltrails.com/explore/recording/recording-may-27-1-13-pm-aaebdb818:49 Kenai Fjords National Park19:27 Jon's YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/c/fly8ma19:44 Instagram https://instagram.com/kraigadams This is a list of video game soundtracks on music streaming platforms.In the 2010s, the music industry began moving into a more subscription-based music streaming model to help offset years of losses in revenue often attributed to the rise of illegal downloading in the 2000s. the particular trails you will be on as well as general wilderness safety and first aid. The first 4 miles as well are switchbacks to get up into the valley and then follows along a deep gorge. Gear Review: The Xero Scrambler Mid is an Ultralight Hiking Shoe for Spring, Gear Review: Yeti Roadie 48 Wheeled Cooler, Kristin Harila Continues Pursuit of 8000-Meter Speed Record, Two Expeditions are Attempting the Northwest Passage This Summer, Climate Change is Disrupting Climbing in the Alps, Video: What to Take on a Bikepacking Expedition, Adventure Quickies: Park Service Social Distancing Signs, African Tourism Devastated, and More. Just south of where the trail enters the trees, roughly 2 miles north of the pass, experienced cross-country ramblers can head west off the trail into the alpine watersheds of Afanasa, Abernathy, and American Creeks. The Resurrection Pass 50 and 100 mile trail races are low key, self-supported runs between Hope and Cooper Landing, Alaska. Peaceful and quite, didnt see many people at all. Which is why you prepare.. After you cross the bridge, the views really open up as you head into the wide pass. Ice and frozen crust solid enough that snowshoes werent needed. Overall really awesome trail did it north to south and impressed with how maintained it was just overgrown in a few spots. I know most people go the other way but I really enjoyed going Southbound. The lower part of the trail is on an old mining road, following an easement across mining claims. Open to skiing and snowmobiling, the trail is a level path, gradual grade, some steep grade with switchbacks. Jacob Konrath-Bera celebrated his 43rd birthday and Laura McDonough celebrated yet another triumph Saturday by finishing 1-2 in the Resurrection Pass 100, a 100-mile trail race on the Kenai Peninsula. The area was beautiful and the trail well maintained - at least what I saw of it! The reason why I haven't done the whole thing is because I haven't found someone who would want to do it with me so we can drop a car off at the other end. The trail basically stays in the valley with great views of the surrounding Kenai Mountains. Get advice from travelers in our Alaska Travel Club. Most amazing hiking adventure ever. This hike was nearly flat the whole way, with Resurrection Trail Pass being the highlight. The higher elevations when you get some views are great. So please! Just around 40 miles total, 13 hours of moving time all in all. finished in 19 hours. Its important to note that winter access can be very difficult on foot or bike. I'm glad I got to finally do this hike again without a lot of snow (mostly). Photo by Mary Green. For more information and current conditions, contact the trail manager (listed below). Resurrection Pass Trail Intermediate/Difficult 4.7 (6) Areas AK Kenai Peninsula Cooper Landing Plan with onX Backcountry " A ~40 mile singletrack trail from Cooper Landing to Hope leading through scenic backcountry. Sign up for the monthly newsletter, with the latest travel news and special offers, and receive bonus gifts to get you started. this trail is more like 38-39 miles and not 44 miles. We would like to thank Clear Alaskan Glacial for supplying water for our races. Other than that the grade is mellow, mostly smooth. A few patches of snow at the top, but easy to walk across. It was gently rolling and then climbed a bit after fox creek. Sunday was cloudy but it didn't rain till I was already in the truck heading home. Camped 1st night. The one-way distance between the two main trailheads via Hope, Seward and Sterling highways is about 43 miles. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash. Great little pre airport walk to stretch the legs. Width: 30 inches. Aug 8, 2020 See the 2022 event General Information The Resurrection Pass 50 and 100 mile trail races are low key, relatively self-supported running races on a US Forest Service trail between Hope on the north and Cooper Landing on the south on the Kenai Peninsula, Alaska. At mile 15 Hope Highway in Hope turn south onto Resurrection Creek Road. The hike out didnt have any steep descents and was about 13.5 miles. Lots of evidence of wildlife but did not see IRLonly birds. The views from north to south were that of dreams. and the safety of those you affect. The center then called Guardsmen for assistance, and they launched two helicopters a Combat King II and a Pave Hawk from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. The walk across the pass was incredible! The southern part of the trail wanders through the lake basin of Juneau Creek. Photo by Irene Lindquist. We spent the first night at the Romig Cabin (super spacious and gorgeous views of June Lake + nice bathroom). Only one snow crossing and one water crossing and neither were challenging. The last mile to the trailhead is not plowed in winter. Its available to reserve year-round, although it can be difficult to access during certain times of the year due to snow conditions. There was only one spot in the pass that still had snow over the trail and it only lasted about 40 feet. Trail Managers: please use the official NRT update form to update your trail for any of the following changes: >> Download the official NRT update form. This 100 mile (160 km) long backpacking route wanders through some truly spectacular wilderness inside the Kenai Fjords National Park. Hope to Cooper Landing - September 5th-9th. During the winter, the last mile of road to the trailhead is not plowed. Did Hope-Cooper Landing over 4 days staying at the cabins we reserved every 10-12 miles. Race dates: July 28-29, 2023 Res Pass 100 miler Starts: Friday, July 28 at 3PM Location: Resurrection Pass Trailhead in Hope Res Pass 50 miler While on the ridge, views of the river and surrounding mountains pop in and out. Planning a trip to Fox Creek Cabin along Resurrection Pass? It can be ridden point-to-point, or using Devil's Creek trail to ride Devil's to Hope or Devil's to Cooper Landing . Course records belong to Dugan Greenwell (18:57:40 in 2014) and Shawn McTaggart (22:01:36 in 2014). Winner 2022 NRT Photo Contest, Equestrian Trails. Your email address will not be published. Devil's Pass Cabin is a rustic cabin in a remote area of south-central Alaska along the popular Resurrection Pass Trail. The cabin is situated in a great location and the sunset views from the cabin deck are amazing! State(s): Alaska Elevation High Point: Not Available The route can be completed both ways. Every mile was hiding something new and beautiful for us. The toughest stretch of this course is a 4 mile steady uphill which begins with only 8 miles to go in the race. A dozen runners finished the 100-mile race and 36 finished the 50-miler. Saw a few people on bikes. We had mostly dry weather and stayed at Caribou Creek, East Creek and Juneau Lake cabins. Make sure to print out your Alaska State Parks parking permit and fill in your registration number to avoid getting a ticket. This website is only intended as an aid and cannot guarantee safety. but also i kept stepping into water lol. You'll gain and lose 2,000 feet in elevation along the way. 10/10. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Fat bikes along Resurrection Creek. Started in Hope Tuesday June 28, Beautiful day And finished in Cooper Landing on July 1.. Elevations reach 2,400 feet. A local favorite, Resurrection Pass Trail offers day or multi-day backcountry hiking or biking adventures. Resurrection Pass is a 39 mile trail that extends from Hope to Cooper Landing with a high point of 2600 at the pass. In winter, skiers enjoy the trail and snow machines are allowed every other calendar year. i usually drink a lot of water so i had 2 1L water bottles. When in forest or limited visibility, stay in your hiking world and pay attention! The trail covers stunning scenery climbing from forest floor into alpine tundra, with numerous alpine creeks, cabins, and backcountry lakes along the route. This weekend though it didn't even really feel like I was going uphill. Overgrown in many areas. Distance (s): 100M Type: Ultra Percent of the course on un-paved trails: 95% First Year of the Event: 2003 Description: Low key and mostly self-supported, this is an out-and-back adventure run with 96 miles of rolling trail and 4 miles of dirt road. Capture a web page as it appears now for use as a trusted citation in the future. at mile 15 of Hope Highway. Counties: 100 Miles Alone on Alaska: If you truly want to socially distance yourself from others, I can think of few better places to do just that than on the Resurrection Pass Trail in Alaska. E-Book Overview 'This is an impressively intelligent work of investigation, which makes good use of late Victorian imperial history and criminology' - Chris Baldick, TLS This book examines the rise of the femme fatale as a prominant fictional type in late 19th-century British culture. The trail is now a National Recreation Trail maintained by the USFS. Featured NRT Articles Heres what to know. Resurrection Pass Trail North to Fox Creek Cabin - 11.5 miles one-way From Resurrection Pass Trail North, it's 11.5 miles one-way. The Hope end of the trail passes gold-dredge tailings and an overgrown mine site, each a good reminder of the areas past. Saw some fresh bear tracks near the campsite. The cabins were awesome! The lower end of the north trail threads through a mixed conifer forest of Sitka and white spruce and its natural hybrid, Lutz spruce. Year Designated: 1979. Here I wild camped on a few of the many deserted beaches. i wore trail runner and smartwool socks so it dried quickly. The hikers told the coordinators they could hear the helicopter when it was getting close, which let the crew know they were in the right spot. In about 0.6 mile, bear right at a road fork onto Resurrection Creek Road, continue to the signed trailhead, a total of 4 miles from the Hope Highway. Enjoyed the hope side on the bike. Its popularity is due to the significant amount of diverse opportunities available, including hiking, cross country skiing, snowmobiling, camping, scenic vistas, waterfalls, wildlife viewing, and access to lakes and streams. From Resurrection Pass Trail South, it's 27.5 miles one-way. Box 390 Seward, AK Phew. You will have to pack out what you pack in. Resurrection Pass Trail N (Hope, Alaska): Resurrection Pass Trail N Hope Alaska. or death. The second day was ~15 miles, super sunny and beautiful, though 1-3 miles past Romig Cabin was super muddy up to Swan Lake. Caught enough rainbows in Juneau Lake for a few meals. We did the hike in 4 days from Cooper Landing to Hope and, while you can hike it faster, would recommend the extra time if you have it. The trail crosses. Rained a bit each day while hiking and every night. The Resurrection Pass 50 will be in August. completely accurate so hikers must accept and judge for themselves the dangers posed by each trip they We saw one black bear in Resurrection Pass, but far away. The cabin is located north of Sterling Highway, 9 miles from the south trailhead on the Resurrection Pass Trail and is set back from the southern shore of Juneau Lake. The best times to visit this trail are June through September. We would like to do the Devils Creek Trail to Devils Pass next. a lot of burned forest and even more of forest eaten by parazites the pass is the easiest in the world. Kraig Becker As you get further in, the views get better, except for mile 6 where a controlled burn was ignited a few years back. The 2023 Res Pass Ultras will be held on July 28-29. I attempted to hike this trail solo over 4 days in mid July. Resurrection Pass Trail. Just before the Juneau Lake Cabin, I passed the Romig Cabin (on the south tip of the lake). Great views, and despite how many people were on the trail a fair bit of solitude. Couple hours to warm up but cozy after that. If you want to walk down to the creek, its a very short trip. by Mike Oppenheimer is our newest Lighthouse Trails Booklet . If you're hiking in winter, please educate yourself about hypothermia. Deutsch; English; Franais; Portugus After you're warmed, have chowed down on food and beverages provided at the aid station, and resupplied your own gear, then you head back out into the dark for the return journey - 38mi by trail, 4mi mostly north and a little east by gravel road, then 4mi up the 1400-ft hill of Palmer Creek Road, then 4mi back down to the finish at Hope School and finish line camaraderie. Fifteen years and five continents later, there were moments of absolute glamour, as well as a number of brutal rough patches. Absolutely beautiful, amazing terrain. Return trip from Caribou Creek Cabin (1/7 -1/9 trip). About 70 miles south of Anchorage, turn northwest off the Seward Highway onto the Hope Highway. Very icy both ways, not conducive to skiing except sort of the mile nearest the cabin. Resurrection Pass Location: Between Hope and Cooper Landing, about 100 miles south of Anchorage Distance: 39 miles (each direction) Extended Trail: Some combine this trail with Russian Lakes Trail for a 60-mile trip between Hope and Cooper Lake Total elevation gain: About 2,200 feet in either direction Difficulty: Moderate The trailhead parking is 4 miles in on this road. Great trail. Spectacular scenery abounds. You can also access the cabin from Devils Pass Trail. Drive 16 miles to the outskirts of Hope and turn left (south) onto Palmer Creek Road. Hope and Cooper Landing are both about 300 feet above sea level, and the trails high point -- the 2,600-foot Resurrection Pass -- comes about midway between those towns. Here is a guide that will A thorough list of haunted trails from around the world that I have discovered through the years. Wow. The 100-mile race, which dates back to 2003, began Friday afternoon and followed the Resurrection Pass Trail from Hope to Cooper Landing and back, with a brief detour to the Devils Pass trail to pick up a few extra miles on the return trip. Amazing hike! Was absolutely amazing. There are designated campsites everywhere. Resurrection Pass Description First off, I haven't done the whole trail. After an incredible journey, partly through the night, you'll arrive to the friendly greetings of the major aid station at 50 miles at the Cooper Landing trailhead. Your other alternatives are turning back or hiring a driver. Resurrection Pass Ultra Races. Fishing opportunities for Dolly Varden, rainbow trout, grayling, salmon, whitefish, burbot, and lake trout are available in some of the nearby lakes and streams. Am tired now, but doable in two days if you only have a weekend. Well maintained, may be muddy in places. 50M trail run More Information Its a long one, but it is so beautiful and so worth it. Trail was beautiful and clear up until about 1-1.5 miles from Devils Pass cabin. Grabbing wins Saturday in the 50-mile race were Chad Trammell and Meg Inokuma, who recorded two of the fastest times in the history of the shorter race, first held in 1996. From Resurrection Pass Trail North, its 11.5 miles one-way. Cabin was great. But I always felt that a horrible day of travel is infinitely more preferable than a great day at the office. We invite you to write a letter to the editor or reach out directly if youd like to communicate with us about a particular article. Fox Creek Cabin is nice but the view is kind of so-so. Parking is included in the cost of the cabin. Begins at Coeur d'Alene Campground, and heads south very briefly, then turns north along the smooth gravel Palmer Creek Road, descends about 1400 ft over 8mi to Resurrection Road, turns a little west then south 4 mi to the Hope trailhead (12mi of gravel road). Caribou Creek, Fox Creek, and East Creek cabins and nearby campsites are good destinations from the Hope Trailhead. It was about 17 miles to Swan Lake cabin (more than we expected). In a snowmachine year, skiing and fatbiking conditions are improved by trail traffic, as each machine grooms a four-foot wide path. Hiked out today in about 4 hours. Full suspension recommended. The Resurrection Pass Trail was part of a route used by early gold miners to get from Resurrection Bay near Seward, AK, to . Completed the hike from Sept 15-19th. Hiked in 1974 and cross country skiied in 1975. It is thus told by Jacques de Voragine, in his "Legenda Aurea:" Winter travelers need to be able to evaluate avalanche and over-ice travel conditions. There are rainbow and lake trout, burbot, and whitefish in Trout Lake, the same species plus grayling in Juneau Lake, and lake trout, rainbow trout and Dolly Varden in Swan Lake. Strive to increase the variety of your speech as the business man labors to augment his wealth. It was hard enough doing the trail on foot due to the mud and overgrowth that I cant imagine trying to wrangle a bike along the majority of the trail - but Im not a biker either, LOL! I would change this to "hard" based on the condition of the trail. The crew of the Pave Hawk found the hikers and a crew of pararescuemen brought the hikers onboard. Need help planning a trip? It takes about 4 hours to reach the cabin this way, which makes it the ideal route for an overnight trip. The lake was frozen solid but there were 2 canoes underneath the porch. Sitka is looking for a place to put its first public electric vehicle charging station, Crews contain fire in Southwest Alaska that burned school buildings. It's an awesome route that was, decades ago, a wagon trail connecting Hope and Cooper Landing. Saturday. The Resurrection Pass Trail covers 38 miles between the towns of Hope and Cooper Landing, with two side routes leading off to trailheads along the Seward Highway. Many. This trail is great for backpacking, birding, and camping, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. They have wood fired stoves, bunks, and a boat to use if a lake is nearby. CampingDogs - On leashPedestrian - Walking/Hiking/RunningRoller/Inline Skating, Location: In the Chugach National Forest connects Sterling Hwy north to trailhead above Hope on the Turnagain Arm. 103 views, 0 likes, 1 loves, 4 comments, 0 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from Peace Lutheran Church: February 5, 2023 - Be Prepared A series of Forest Service cabins make this one of the most popular hiking destinations in Southcentral Alaska. It took 4.5 hours. 2022 Anchorage Daily News. There are plenty of good campsites along the trail, many of them cleared and marked by the Forest Service, and some are provided with bear-proof food-storage boxes. Aid stations are at miles 42 and 70, with drop bags allowed at both. A more direct route to the best part of the entire trip. He said the hikers satellite phone really expedited the rescue. Very muddy. While this helped the music industry see increased revenue for six straight years moving into 2021, the video game . Wildlife includes moose, bears, wolves, Dall sheep, mountain goats and grouse. Trail is in great shape. The surrounding topography of steep and narrow canyons, sub-alpine vegetation of low shrubs, grasses, and wildflowers, and accessible ridgelines make for exciting hiking opportunities. Your email address will not be published. This public-use cabin sits next to a small creek in the Kenai Mountains, Alaska. A bear was reported on 14 June near trout lake but we had no issues. Beyond Swan Lake, the trail climbs in switchbacks into Juneau Creeks alpine upper valley. McDonough, a 59-year-old from Anchorage, placed second in 25:16:32 to take the womens title. Resurrection Pass is one of the most popular longer hikes on the Kenai. The snowmobiling trailhead for Resurrection Pass Trail System is located 85 miles from Anchorage, just 4.5 miles south of Hope on Resurrection Creek Road, and provides access to the 72 miles system. The middle portion of the trail above tree-line is great! The trail can be run in either direction, but we decided to go from North to South, which pit us against a gradual, and seemingly never-ending, 18.8-mile climb to the trail's 2,600-foot summit. Just returned from a 4 day, 3 night, relaxed pace backpack trip with 6 total (3 adults, 3 kids ages 10, 13, 14). The cabin costs $75 per night during peak season (May 1-Sep 30). For details about how I built mine, go here. A ~40 mile singletrack trail from Cooper Landing to Hope, scenic backcountry. She's contributing coverage of Alaskans involved in the 2022 Winter Olympics. Slipper mud in places that made it a little slower. The trail is in great shape, beautiful views after mile 16 or so, and the summit creek trail felt like having a beautiful high altitude meadow all to ourselves. This route is about 20 miles, and its a great trail to bike in from. This trail is great for backpacking, birding, and camping, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. They said they were tired and had encountered more snow than expected. Jul 29, 2023. The best way to hike this in the winter is to buy a cheap plastic sled and carry your stuff on it. There we had to ford the river and make our way over/around a very large wall of snow. Finally, the world's greatest writer receives the scholarly Delphi treatment. No bears but a bit of scat along the way. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a lead. Do you have any questions about the this public use cabin in Cooper Landing? Always near the cabins and in between here and there.