More information on Chugach State Park
In 1970 this area was declared a park. It is 500,000 acres of the Chugach Range's side and the entire area is within the municipality of Anchorage. With a 5,000 vertical foot rise and three major campgrounds to the north of Anchorage, this wilderness area is filled with wildlife including moose, wolves, brown and black bear and more. A favorite hike is the 1.5 mile Flattop Mountain Hike which begins at the end of Toilsome Hill Road.
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14600 Joanne Cir Anchorage, AK 99516Average price: $229.00Distance 11.1 miles away Popularity #65 of 106 -
365 Gold Ave Girdwood, AK 99587Average price: $25.00Distance 12.1 miles away Popularity #78 of 106
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In 1970 this area was declared a park. It is 500,000 acres of the Chugach Range's side and the entire area is within the municipality of...
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Castle Alaska
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12.1 miles away | Avg. price: $25.00
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