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Beaver Pond Trail
Beaver Pond Trail

Beaver Pond Trail is a solid choice for both hiking, biking and nordic skiing. The 2.7 mile trail starts at California Creek and ends at the Bird-Gird Bike Path.

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Seven Glaciers Restaurant
Seven Glaciers Restaurant

Seven Glaciers is Alyeska Resort's AAA Four Diamond award-winning mountain-top luxury restaurant. Offering signature Alaskan entrees in an elegant atmosphere.

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Crow Pass
Crow Pass

Crow Pass Trail is one of the best hikes in the Chugach Mountains. It’s part of the original Iditarod trail with breathtaking scenery. On the 21-mile hike, you will see glaciers, mine ruins, wildlife, lakes, and rivers. Great for mulit-day trip or smaller out and back hikes.

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Bird to Gird Bike Path
Bird to Gird Bike Path

The Bird to Gird bike path is a must-do when visiting Girdwood! Some say it’s the most beautiful bike path in all of Southcentral Alaska. This gorgeous, paved trail is 12 miles one way (24 miles round trip) and winds along Turnagain arm.

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Alyeska North Face Trail 
Alyeska North Face Trail 

The Alyeska North Face Trail is 2.5 miles with an elevation gain of 2500 feet so it’s not for the faint of heart. The trail opened in 2009 and has been a local favorite ever since. The switchback trail is wide, well-defined with some incredible views of the Girdwood Valley and Turnagain Arm.

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