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Hike

Russian River Falls Trail

Ends at Russian River Falls
Inside Chugach National Forest
Camp under a mile away

4.8 mi out & back · 423 ft gain · 683 ft high point · Hard

Via the Russian Lakes Trail (1.6 mi)

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

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About this hike

This difficult 0.8 mi trail in Chugach National Forest reaches Russian River Falls and viewpoints.

Elevation

423 ft of gain round trip.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

See all on the map

0.5 mi from the trailhead
Russian River
Campground · AK
2.8 mi from the trailhead

More hikes nearby

Ranked the same way, within twenty-five miles.

6 mi from you
Trout Lake Cabin
- Ends at Trout Lake
- Inside Chugach National Forest
- 2,605 ft of climbing
14.7 mi out & back · 2,605 ft gain · Very hard
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Out: 220 ft up, returns the same way. Source: USGS 3DEP.

Highlights

What the trail reaches, measured from the start.

Russian River FallsDestination · 2.4 mi in
ViewpointDestination · 2.4 mi in
ViewpointDestination · 2.4 mi in

Map

The hike from its start, the approach dashed. 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: Out & back
Gain: 423 ft round trip
High point: 683 ft
Low point: 471 ft
Difficulty: Hard
Managed by: U.S. Forest Service
State: AK
Camps within 15 mi: 14
Trailhead: 60.4782° N · 149.9627° W

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Primrose Trail

Ends at Lost Lake
Inside Chugach National Forest
2,473 ft of climbing

14.5 mi out & back · 2,473 ft gain · Very hard

Chugach National Forest · Camp under a mile away

Harding Icefield Trail

Near a viewpoint
Inside Kenai Fjords National Park
3,557 ft of climbing

8.9 mi out & back · 3,557 ft gain · Moderate

Kenai Fjords National Park · Camp under a mile away

Russian River Angler Access TR

Passes Russian River Falls
Inside Chugach National Forest
1,568 ft of climbing

9.9 mi out & back · 1,568 ft gain · Very hard

Chugach National Forest · Camp under a mile away

Russian River Anglers Trail

Passes Russian River Falls
Inside Chugach National Forest
1,533 ft of climbing

10.7 mi out & back · 1,533 ft gain · Very hard

Chugach National Forest · Camp under a mile away

Bean Creek Trail

Passes a waterfall
Inside Chugach National Forest
2,587 ft of climbing

12.3 mi out & back · 2,587 ft gain · Moderate

Chugach National Forest · Camp under a mile away

Signal

Cell coverage here

VerizonLTE · Good
AT&T5G · Good

FCC coverage data · signal varies in remote terrain

Weather

7-day forecast

Today54°41°Sunny
Fri52°40°Light Rain
Sat52°36°Rain Showers
Sun53°36°Rain Showers Likely
Mon53°35°Chance Rain Showers
Tue52°34°Chance Rain Showers
Wed50°33°Chance Rain Showers

Today: Sunny · wind 5 to 10 mph E

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