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Patton River Trail

Inside Chugach National Forest
Camp under a mile away

4.8 mi one way · 890 ft climb · 417 ft high point · Easy

In Chugach National Forest · AK · U.S. Forest Service

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About this hike

This easy 4.8-mile trail climbs 890 feet through the Chugach National Forest.

Elevation

890 ft of gain and 620 ft of descent.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

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0.2 mi from the trailhead
Nellie Martin River Cabin
Campground · AK
2.9 mi from the trailhead

More hikes nearby

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Beach River Trail
- Inside Chugach National Forest
- Camp under a mile away
5.3 mi one way · 992 ft climb · Very hard
Chugach National Forest · Camp under a mile away

Elevation along the trail from the start. Source: USGS 3DEP.

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.

At a glance

Length: 4.8 mi
Shape: One way
Gain: 890 ft
Descent: 620 ft
High point: 417 ft
Low point: 63 ft
Difficulty: Easy
Managed by: U.S. Forest Service
State: AK
Camps within 15 mi: 3
Trailhead: 59.9131° N · 147.5038° W

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Log Jam Bay Cabin

Campground · AK

8.4 mi from the trailhead

Beach River Cabin

Campground · AK

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Weather

7-day forecast

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Today: Showers And Thunderstorms · wind 15 to 20 mph NE

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Signal

Cell coverage here

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