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| Last Updated: January 14, 2007 | ||
Difficulty |
Your basic small mountain hike; moderate | |
Connects With |
Wolverine Campbell Creek Canyon Trail |
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Miles One Way |
4 miles, including the Prospect Heights Trail (or East Side Access Trail). | |
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In town; about a 20 minute drive from downtown. | |
General Vicinity |
Chugach State Park | |
Season |
June to September | |
Description |
If you don't have
enough time and/or energy to do Wolverine, Near Point is a fine hike to
get some good views of the area including Anchorage, the Alaska Range,
Denali, Mt. Susitna (Sleeping Lady), Wolverine Peak and Canyon
Creek. It makes a great hike right after
work if you live in Anchorage. If you're visiting, make the extra
effort and hike Wolverine. You can also head down the other side of the mountain to Long Lake at the end of the Campbell Creek Canyon Trails as well as create a loop hike with Williwaw. |
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Important Information |
Bring an adequate
supply of water; there are no real sources after the bridge. There are a whole lot of criss-crossing trails before you get to the Near Point Trail proper from the Prospect Heights Trailhead. You basically want to head down the valley over the bridge, then curve around and back up. You should see the sign on the right a little ways after the Wolverine Trailhead. |
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Etc. |
The Prospect Heights Parking Lot requires a $5 parking fee (bring exact amount). The price for an annual parking pass is $40. You can purchase a pass at the Federal Building at 4th and F or the Atwood Building on 7th and E, 12th Floor. |
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