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Hike

Childs Glacier North Trail

Ends at Childs Glacier
Camp under a mile away

1.2 mi one way · 171 ft climb · 374 ft high point · Moderate

AK · U.S. Forest Service

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About this hike

Childs Glacier North Trail reaches the glacier in 1.2 miles one way, with Miles Lake nearby.

Elevation

171 ft of gain and 19 ft of descent.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

See all on the map

1.0 mi from the trailhead
Childs Glacier Recreation Area and Campground
Campground

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22 mi from you

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

Highlights

What the trail reaches, measured from the start.

Childs GlacierDestination · 1.2 mi in
Miles LakeNearby · 0.0 mi in

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: 1.2 mi
Shape: One way
Gain: 171 ft
Descent: 19 ft
High point: 374 ft
Low point: 209 ft
Difficulty: Moderate
Managed by: U.S. Forest Service
State: AK
Camps within 15 mi: 1
Trailhead: 60.6767° N · 144.7452° W

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Sheridan Mountain Trail

Ends at Sheridan Lake
2,024 ft of climbing

2.6 mi one way · 2,024 ft climb · Very hard

AK · Camp 8 mi away

Mckinley Lake Trail

Passes McKinley Lake
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Camp under a mile away

2.6 mi one way · 715 ft climb · Very hard

Chugach National Forest · Camp under a mile away

Sheridan Glacier Trail

Ends at Sheridan Lake

0.7 mi one way · 212 ft climb · Moderate

AK · Camp 8 mi away

Miles Lake Trail

Passes Miles Lake
Camp under a mile away

4.3 mi one way · 307 ft climb · Easy

AK · Camp under a mile away

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Miles Lake Trail
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- Camp under a mile away
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2.6 mi one way · 910 ft climb · Easy
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Weather

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Sat: Light Rain then Rain Showers · wind 0 to 10 mph W

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