Resurrection Pass Trail Map

Day 1 of 5

Hope to Fox Creek Cabin · 11.5 miles

Drive about 2 hours south from Anchorage along Turnagain Arm to the northern trailhead near Hope, four miles up Resurrection Creek Road from Mile 15 of the Hope Highway. Organize your gear, confirm your shuttle, and start up an old wagon road that climbs steadily through spruce forest.

3 stopsDay one

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   Drive from where are you driving from?~2 hr to the Hope North Trailhead · car required · Drive

   Drive about 2 hours south from Anchorage along Turnagain Arm to the northern trailhead near Hope, four miles up Resurrection Creek Road from Mile 15 of the Hope Highway. Arrive early to secure parking, confirm your shuttle, and top off supplies, this is your last chance for services before the trail.

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   Resurrection Pass North Trailhead (Hope)GPS 60.86982, -149.63015 · trail mile 0 · Viewpoint

   The northern trailhead sits at the end of Resurrection Creek Road near Hope, in historic gold-mining country. The trail starts on an old wagon road and climbs steadily through spruce forest. There is no public transportation here, so your Cooper Landing shuttle must be arranged in advance.

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   Fox Creek CabinTrail mile 11.5 · ~$75–90/night · lodge

   Fox Creek Cabin sits 11.5 miles in, just up from Fox Creek. The log cabin has bunk space for six, a table, benches, and a wood stove, but no electricity, potable water, or bedding. Filter water from the creek and store food in the bear-resistant locker. Reserve on recreation.gov (facility 233023).

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Day 2 of 5

Over Resurrection Pass to Devils Pass Cabin · 10.1 miles

Today is the big alpine day. The trail keeps climbing through forest before breaking out into open alpine tundra and cresting Resurrection Pass at 2,600 feet, the high point of the trail, with sweeping views of the Kenai Mountains. Watch for Dall sheep, marmots, and moose, and be ready for wind and fast-moving weather above treeline.

2 stopsDay two

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   Resurrection Pass summit (2,600 ft)Trail high point · exposed alpine tundra · Hike

   The trail climbs out of the forest into open alpine tundra and crests Resurrection Pass at 2,600 feet, the high point of the trail, with sweeping views of the Kenai Mountains. It is fully exposed, so carry a wind shell and warm layers, and watch for Dall sheep and marmots.

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   Devils Pass Cabin2,400 ft · trail mile ~21.6 · ~$75–90/night · lodge

   Devils Pass Cabin sits at 2,400 feet where the Devils Creek Trail meets the Resurrection Pass Trail, one of the most scenic cabins on the route. Expect cool temperatures, big alpine vistas, and excellent stargazing on a clear night. Reserve on recreation.gov (facility 233018).

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Day 3 of 5

Descend to Swan Lake Cabin · 4.6 miles

A short, relaxed day. The trail descends off the alpine, re-entering spruce and hemlock forest as it drops toward Swan Lake. Some sections can be wet and boggy after rain, and the marshy pockets are prime moose habitat, so keep your eyes up.

2 stopsDay three

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   Descend the alpine to Swan Lake4.6 mi · ~1,000 ft loss · forest & bog · Hike

   A short, relaxed day. The trail descends off the alpine and re-enters spruce and hemlock forest toward Swan Lake. Some stretches are wet and boggy after rain, and the marshy pockets are prime moose habitat, so keep your eyes up.

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   Swan Lake CabinLakefront · trail mile ~26 · ~$75–90/night · lodge

   Swan Lake Cabin sits on the lake's shore, the trip's built-in rest day. Relax by the water, dry gear, and, with an Alaska fishing license and a packable rod, try for Arctic char and trout. Bunks for six, a wood stove, and an outhouse; filter your water from the lake. Reserve on recreation.gov (facility 233014).

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Day 4 of 5

Swan Lake to Juneau Lake Cabin · 3.1 miles

Another short, easy day through mature forest and along the meandering trail, passing lakes and streams where salmon spawn in late summer. With so little distance to cover, there is time for birdwatching and a slow start.

2 stopsDay four

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   Easy forest miles to Juneau Lake3.1 mi · minimal elevation change · Hike

   Another short, easy day through mature forest and along the meandering trail, passing lakes and streams where salmon spawn in late summer. With so little distance to cover, there is time for birdwatching and a slow start.

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   Juneau Lake Cabin1,300 ft · trail mile 29.3 · ~$75–90/night · lodge

   Juneau Lake Cabin at 1,300 feet overlooks Juneau Lake, your last night on the trail and the launch point for tomorrow's Juneau Creek Falls visit. Filter water from the lake and pack scented items into the bear locker. Reserve on recreation.gov (facility 233013).

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Day 5 of 5

Juneau Falls to Cooper Landing Trailhead · 9.7 miles

The final day is a mostly downhill hike out to the southern trailhead. About four miles from the end you reach Juneau Creek Falls, the trail's premier cataract, a short spur off the main trail and a perfect last-day highlight. Take the detour, then continue down through forest as day hikers appear.

3 stopsDay five

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   Juneau Creek Falls~4 mi from south trailhead · short spur · Viewpoint

   About four miles from the end, Juneau Creek Falls is the trail's premier cataract, roughly 50 yards off the main trail and a perfect last-day highlight. Take the short detour before continuing the downhill hike out to the Sterling Highway.

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   Resurrection Pass South TrailheadSterling Hwy Mile 53.2 · GPS 60.48376, -149.95314 · Hike

   Finish the 39-mile trail at the southern trailhead on the Sterling Highway near Cooper Landing, 9.7 mostly downhill miles from Juneau Lake. Cell service may return here, but keep your satellite messenger handy until you are out.

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   Celebrate & stay in Cooper LandingKenai River town · shuttle back to Anchorage · lodge

   Meet your pre-arranged shuttle at the south trailhead and celebrate with a meal in Cooper Landing on the Kenai River before the roughly 2.5-hour drive back to Anchorage. It is an easy base for an add-on rest day of rafting or fishing.

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