Here I wild camped on a few of the many deserted beaches. Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec. Month: Month . In 2005, I moved to Quito, Ecuador with $35 in my pocket and a small handful of online clients. Trammell took the overall win in 7:03:10 seconds, which ranks as the fourth fastest time. There is a small aid station with your drop bags where you can pick up your supplies for the next 38 miles along the Resurrection Pass Trail. Conditions were good. Donate, Browse NRT Map 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. This allows snow machines to help pack down a good trail for hiking or fat-biking to the cabin. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. The trail is now a National Recreation Trail maintained by the US Forest Service. The self-supported races are held on a trail originally used by gold miners. Counties: Five Forest Service public recreation cabins are also available along the trail at miles 7, 9, 9.5, 13 and 18, making a "hut-to-hut" experience a popular trip opportunity.Resurrection Pass Trail traverses through spruce and aspen forests at lower elevations, and climbs into higher alpine tundra with lush wildflowers. The trail is well-maintained and usually highly trafficked during the summer months. To reserve the cabin, you will need to visit the reservation site here. Turnagain Arm Trail: North Trailhead to McHugh Creek Trailhead, Turnagain Arm Trail: Rainbow Trailhead to Windy Corner Trailhead, Bird to Gird Pathway: Bird Creek Campground to Bird Point. The cabin costs $75 per night during peak season (May 1-Sep 30). If you're going to stay at the huts and using a sled, bring wood. 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 Family bike packing. ALLTRAILS and the AllTrails Mountain Design are registered trademarks of AllTrails, LLC in the United States as well as certain other jurisdictions. The southern part of the trail wanders through the lake basin of Juneau Creek. Started in Hope Tuesday June 28, Beautiful day And finished in Cooper Landing on July 1.. He reached the finish line in Hope just before 3 p.m. Saturday -- his birthday -- and finished with a time of 23 hours, 40 minutes, 11 seconds. March 28, 2016 by Lighthouse Trails author. You'll have access to the good times, the horrifying times, and a few well-deserved moments of travel glamour. Just be prepared for everything that might come your way! Hiked out today in about 4 hours. During the winter, the last mile of road to the trailhead is not plowed. 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. and your shoes will get wet in the slushy parts. 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. Camped near Swan Lake. Get advice from travelers in our Alaska Travel Club. The lake was frozen solid but there were 2 canoes underneath the porch. The south trailhead is at Mile 53.2 of the Sterling Highway (106 miles from Anchorage.) Found a blue mens puffy a couple miles from trailhead and had seen or heard no one the entire trip so we left it at trailhead. Resurrection Pass is one of the most popular longer hikes on the Kenai. Every corner was met with the most scenic views anyone could ask for. Stayed at Caribou Creek campsite first night. 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 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. The Seven Sleepers Of Ephesus. The cabin is small and sleeps six people on two wooden sleeping platforms. From Anchorage, head south on the Seward Highway to Hope. Full suspension recommended. I was able to scare it off with some yelling but my tent was completely destroyed, so I turned around and exited the trail. The Resurrection Pass 50 and 100 mile trail races are low key, self-supported runs between Hope and Cooper Landing, Alaska. Did not finish Samuel Jordan, Matt Blood, Brian Burns,Donald Rhinehart. Trails were in great shape. The hikers called the Alaska State Troopers around 11:30 p.m. Tuesday. A ~40 mile singletrack trail from Cooper Landing to Hope, scenic backcountry. Then the 12 mi of gravel road to the finish. Stayed the first night at Fox Cabin. - see below). I plan on doing the other 27 miles sometime this summer but all in all, I think I would rather stay at the designated campsites. Always near the cabins and in between here and there. Peaceful and quite, didnt see many people at all. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash. A 39 mile trail that climbs from 500 to 2600 feet, visitors can reserve one or all of eight public use cabins along the route. 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. river trail is very hard and you will lose the trail. He said the hikers satellite phone really expedited the rescue. Glad to have proper gear (although wish we had snowshoes) to get through the snow. 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. State(s): Alaska In this post, Im going to review the Fox Creek public use cabin. This would be the longer route to reach the cabin. Elevation Gain (cumulative): Not Available I have gone in about 7 miles for a winter hike to Caribou Cabin, but the little I've seen makes me want to do the whole thing. I'm glad I got to finally do this hike again without a lot of snow (mostly). many river crossings and streams in between. Did Hope-Cooper Landing over 4 days staying at the cabins we reserved every 10-12 miles. Hotels near Anchorage Intl Airport (ANC) Hotels near Mobile Municipal Airport (MOB) Motels near Mobile Municipal Airport (MOB) Motels near Anchorage Intl Airport (ANC) If youre prepared and you do get over your head, if you have survival equipment, if youve let a loved one know where youre going, if you have two-way satellite communications, either via text or via voice then that will provide for a better outcome, Bedard said. A more direct route to the best part of the entire trip. Enter the email address you signed up with and we'll email you a reset link. Saw a few bald eagles, golden eagle, marmots, and deer. 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. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 19 h 5 min to complete. Just before the Juneau Lake Cabin, I passed the Romig Cabin (on the south tip of the lake). While on the ridge, views of the river and surrounding mountains pop in and out. But definitely a beautiful journey. 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, mostly self-supported runs between Hope and Cooper Landing, Alaska. Lots of evidence of wildlife but did not see IRLonly birds. The hike out didnt have any steep descents and was about 13.5 miles. Resurrection Pass is a 39 mile trail that extends from Hope to Cooper Landing with a high point of 2600 at the pass. This message will be sent to the organizers of the event. Skiing Resurrection Pass Trail South at Mile 5. The walk across the pass was incredible! Saw a few bald eagles, golden eagle, marmots, and deer. Amazing hike! Resurrection Pass Trail was a route used by early gold miners to access mining claims along Turnagain Arm. Did this trail alone this past weekend, 8/6-8/7. 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. choose to undertake. All of a sudden the snow just stops and then its clear trails all the way to Hope. After a few miles of this, I started drifting into my own little world and started daydreaming. You'll cross over Caribou Creek, just before the cabin, and then you'll be hiking on the other side of Resurrection Creek. She's contributing coverage of Alaskans involved in the 2022 Winter Olympics. Was absolutely amazing. Planning a trip to Fox Creek Cabin along Resurrection Pass? The trail is mostly non-technical, there was one climb going south to north after swan lake up to devil's pass that was the most technical for the ride in terms of rocks and elevation gain. The last mile to the trailhead is not plowed in winter. On my first morning at Juneau Falls camp, I was woken up by a black bear swatting my tent! You can also access the cabin from Devils Pass Trail. People need places designated IMO for health and safety. Make reservations early (www.reserveusa.com or 877-444-6777) if you want to do the hike without pitching a tent. Very few flies and mosquitos. The Alaska State Troopers also rescued a man from Resurrection Pass Trail in 2018 when heencountered too much snow to continue. 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. Really well maintained trail. We went Cooper Landing to Hope. Monotony is poverty, whether in speech or in life. Only saw a black bear pretty far off however plenty of brown bear and black bear scat throughout the trail. They said they were tired and had encountered more snow than expected. Photos No photos available. The Devils Pass Trail also connects into Resurrection Pass at the halfway point (21.5 miles from Hope). From Resurrection Pass Trail North, its 11.5 miles one-way. Just returned from a 4 day, 3 night, relaxed pace backpack trip with 6 total (3 adults, 3 kids ages 10, 13, 14). Spectacular scenery abounds. Photo by Irene Lindquist. No trail guide can be The trail covers stunning scenery climbing from forest floor into alpine tundra, with numerous alpine creeks, cabins, and backcountry lakes along the route. So many places to stop on the way. 2023 Andrea Kuuipo Abroad | All Rights Reserved. No bears but a bit of scat along the way. This trail is great for backpacking, birding, and camping, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. Relatively low mosquito pressure for the location/season. Near Sterling, Alaska. There we had to ford the river and make our way over/around a very large wall of snow. 99631 (907) 271-2773. The best times to visit this trail are June through September. But I always felt that a horrible day of travel is infinitely more preferable than a great day at the office. I urge you to use all available resources to educate yourself on There is NO running water, electricity, or trash service in the cabin. Resurrection Pass Trail, Kenai, Alaska The 38-mile Resurrection Pass Trail through the Kenai Mountains is by far the most popular multi-day backcountry route in Southcentral Alaska. For information on renting and reserving the huts go to Recreation.gov. They have wood fired stoves, bunks, and a boat to use if a lake is nearby. i usually drink a lot of water so i had 2 1L water bottles. 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. Photo by Irene Lindquist. 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.