CHUGACH STATE PARK Winter Recreation Condition Report Monday April 19th, 2021 Follow us on Twitter and Facebook AREA SNOWMOBILE STATUS NEW SNOW AVG. SNOW COMMENTS (PAST WEEK) DEPTH Bird Valley CLOSED 0 4-18” Closed to snowmachining, Open to (deeper snow ATV’s though riding conditions marginal upvalley) Indian Valley NON-MOTORIZED 0 20” Trail open to foot traffic only

Turnagain Arm Trails NON-MOTORIZED 0 0-11” Variable. Generally shallower snowpack at lower elevations. Trails may be slushy, muddy, and icy. Anchorage Hillside CLOSED 0 Variable Upper Huffman Trailhead is open as 7-33” of Monday afternoon, 4/19/21

Eagle River Nature NON-MOTORIZED 0 14” slushy, wet snow in most spots, some Center Trails standing water in spots, icy spots in the shade Eagle River Greenbelt CLOSED 0 4-20” slushy snowpack, ever more open water Access & North Fork on river Access South Fork Eagle NON-MOTORIZED 0 Variable, Variable snow depths. River 9-24” Ptarmigan Valley CLOSED 0 Variable, Packed trail, icy in sections. 3-24” Peters Creek CLOSED 0 4-24” Variable snow depths. Open water and thin ice on creek Thunderbird Falls NON-MOTORIZED 0 4-16” Trail icy in many sections. Use caution. Trail Eklutna Lake CLOSED 0 0-15” Area trails are a mix of ice, slush, snow, mud, and gravel. Area now closed to snowmachining. Lakeside Trail is open to ATV’s, Sunday thru Weds only.

Snowmobile openings are based on amount of packed snow base and vegetation coverage. 2021 Annual Day Use Parking Passes Available Please note: A $5 day-use fee or annual parking pass is required at most trailheads throughout the park. The annual parking passes can be purchased online or locally at the DNR Public Information Center, REI, Paramount Cycle, and Hording Marmot.

Backcountry users: Chugach State Park is an AVALANCHE HAZARD AREA. Be aware of the avalanche conditions and be sure and take your beacon, probes, and shovels and be knowledgeable of their use. BE PREPARED, CHECK FOR LOCAL OBSERVATIONS. The weather can change quickly and threaten your life. Remember hypothermia is a life-threatening problem. Safe traveling can prevent backcountry emergencies and costly search and rescues. Always let someone know where you’re going. Know the hazards of the country you’re traveling in. Travel with a pack containing safety gear and emergency provisions.

Be safe and enjoy the park.