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Chugach Mountains, Anchorage, Alaska

 
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Distance from city center: 72.8mi
jorsolya85's pictureby jorsolya85 Outdoors Activities travel tip
added on the 10th of February, 2010
It is the third largest state park in the country and it covers almost half-million acres of wilderness. Wildlife, hiking, climbing, camping, and backpacking are only a few things that you can do here. On a clear day, you can ever see as far as the Aleutian Islands.

Address:
Chugach Mountains

Price:
Free

How to get there:
Minnesota south, then O'Malley Rd., reach Hillside, take a right turn and follow the signs to the Glen Alps trail head parking lot.

 
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MadSuh wrote on May 10, 2010 6:35:
Nice tip, thanks a lot!Reply
 
 
 
 
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