7.3 mi from the trailheadPower Creek Cabin
Campground · AK
Hike
Lake Elsner Trail
- Passes Lake Elsner
- 2,450 ft of climbing
12.0 mi out & back · 2,450 ft gain · 496 ft high point · Very hard
AK · U.S. Forest Service
About this hike
Lake Elsner Trail follows lakes for 12 mi out and back in Chugach National Forest, with 2,450 ft of climb.
Elevation
2,450 ft of gain round trip.
Highlights
What the trail reaches, measured from the start.
Map
The route at the trailhead. Drag with two fingers, or hold a key to zoom.
Trail data: USFS, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP via Mapzen terrain tiles. Nearby reading: Wikipedia. Download the trail and feature data.
Camp near here
The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.
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