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Portage Pass Trail

Portage Pass Hike is a A 2-mile one-way trail, with a 750-foot elevation gain, that rewards visitors with awe-inspiring views of glaciers, mountains, and a pristine lake. Trailhead is accessed via Whittier Tunnel to Prince William Sound.

Girdwood Forest Fair

The Girdwood Forest Fair is a family fair that has become an annual event in the resort town of Girdwood, Alaska located 36 miles south of Anchorage. It features Alaskan artists, hand-crafted items, exotic foods and entertainers from all over Alaska.

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Alyeska Blueberry Festival

Alyeska Resort hosts the annual Blueberry Festival in August. Come and enjoy the Blueberry-themed event with vendors, live music, pie eating contests and of course, berry picking!

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Alyeska Winter Carnival and Slush Cup

Alyeska Resort hosts an annual Spring Carnival with the famous Slush Cup Competition

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RV Camping on the Turnagain Arm

RV Camping on the Turnagain Arm which is south of Anchorage towards Girdwood and Whittier, Alaska. There are multiple places to camp but very few facilities such as electricity and dump station

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Nordic Skiing in Girdwood

Girdwood, Alaska has miles of groomed nordic ski trails for all ages and ability levels. Walkers, pets, snow bikers, and snowshoeing are welcome on many of the maintained trails.

Alyeska Torch Light Parade and Fireworks

Alyeska Resort hosts a New Year’s Eve Torch Light Parade and Fireworks Display

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Upper Winner Creek Trail

A hiking and expert biking trail that is 14 miles round trip to Berry Pass. The majestic views from the pass are some of the best in all of South Central Alaska.

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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Moose Meadows

A winter multi-use 2.0-mile trail in Girdwood, Alaska that is great for all levels of skiing and biking. Flat, easy trails system that connects to the 5K Nordic Loop

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5K Nordic Loop

The 5K Nordic Loop is one of the newest trails in Girdwood. It’s a multi-use trail in the fall and summer but converts to ski-only in the winter. This trail sits in the lower Winner Creek Drainage and parallels the famous Winner Creek Trail from Alyeska Resort.

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Alyeska Multi-Use Trail

The Alyeska Multi-Use Pathway is a paved, four-mile lighted multi-use trail that extends from the Seward Hwy to the Hotel Alyeska.

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Bore Tide at Turnagain Arm

The Turnagain Arm Bore Tide is the second largest in North America climbing to heights of 6-10 feet. A bore tide happens when rapidly rising tidewaters are forced up, forming a wave.

Alyeska Bike Park

Alaska’s only lift access bike park with a variety of terrain for all skill levels. Only 45 minutes from Anchorage in the beautiful Girdwood Valley

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Girdwood Bike Park

An exciting single-track bike park in Girdwood that connects with the 5K Nordic Ski Loop. Two-miles of jumps, banks and rolling terrain designed for all rider levels

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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.

Lower Winner Creek Trail

Lower Winner creek trail should not be missed when visiting Girdwood. The trail is an easy to moderate 3-mile hike or bike ride on a well-maintained trail. The path travels through the lush rainforest forest, down a canyon, over a gorge and ending at an old-fashioned hand tram!

Explore Seward Highway

Seward Highway is a National Forest Scenic Byway and one of 15 roads in the United States that have been designated as an "All-American Road.”

Bear and Moose Aware

Be Bear and Moose Aware! Bears and Moose are prevalent in Girdwood. Learn to be prepared and safe to play in the outdoors of Alaska.

Upper Iditarod Trail

Upper part of the Historic Iditarod trail that passes through Girdwood. This section of the trail marries up with Winner Creek Trail by Crow Creek Mine.

Lower Iditarod Trail

A wonderful trail that meanders along Glacier Creek from New Girdwood to Historic Old Girdwood. An excellent trail for all ages and activities.

Virgin Creek Trail

The Virgin Creek Falls trail is one of the easiest hikes in Girdwood. The distance is approximately a half-mile round trip and takes 10 minutes to hike.

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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.

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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