Chugach National Forest - Lost Lake - Member Hike
| Hike Name: | Chugach National Forest - Lost Lake |
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| Country: | United States |
| State: | Alaska |
| Nearby Town: | Seward |
| Rating: |  |
| Directions: | Primrose Landing: Turn off the Seward Highway at Mile 17 and follow the signs for 1.5 miles to Primrose Landing Campground. Milepost 5: Follow the Seward Highway to Mile 5.3 and head west into the Lost Lake Subdivision. Drive a 1/4 mile uphill to a "T" intersection. Turn left for another 1/4 mile, then right. The trailhead is 100 yards from the end of the road. |
| Total Hike Distance: | 15.00 miles |
| Hike Difficulty: | Moderate to Difficult |
| Permit Required: | No |
| Hike Type: | One-Way, Shuttle Hike |
| Hike Starts: | AK 9 (Milepost 5) |
| Hike Ends: | AK 9 (Primrose Landing) |
| Trails Used: | Lost Lake, Primrose |
| Backcountry Campsites: | Yes |
| Backcountry Water Sources: | Streams, Rivers, Lakes |
| Management: | U.S. Forest Service |
| Contact Information: | Chugach National Forest USDA Forest Service Seward Ranger District 334 4th Avenue P.O. Box 390 Seward, AK 99664 907-224-3374 |
| Best Season: | Summer |
| Users: | Hikers, Dogs |
| Road Conditions: | Primary Paved Roads, Secondary Paved Roads, Maintained Gravel or Dirt Roads |
| Hike Summary: | The Chugach National Forest is the western most and northern most National Forest in the United States. It is comprised of 5.5 million acres of Alaskan forest. The Seward Ranger District encompasses the western most 890,000 acres of the Forest. The hike to Lost Lake starts in this area in the lush valleys surrounding Seward, AK. The trail gains elevation quickly, however, and in short time you will clear the tree line and reach the open meadows and snowy ridges near Lost Lake. If you are looking for an alternative to tent camping there is a USFS hut a few miles before you reach the campsite at the lake. Make sure to book your reservations well in advance. The cabin often books up in the busy summer months. |
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