Alaska Outdoor Reports

Glen Alps Friday 6PM by Blaine

Left a beige pack in lower parking lot. Please call me if found. 907-406-2117. Thanks

Glen Alps Friday 6PM by Dori

Left a backpack in the parking lot - Beige - if you found it or saw it, please call 907-4062117. Thanks!

Glen Alps Friday 4PM by AkHiker

Re Moose report for Powerline Pass: Only one moose and one very chubby, ready-for-winter-hibernation black bear seen along Powerline Pass trail on Friday afternoon, Sept. 22. Plenty of blueberry bear scat along the trail. Spectacular fall foilage!

Hatcher Pass Friday 2PM by Gavin Kentch

Skiing report: 6 inches fresh snow in Hatcher Pass (like the pass per se, overlooking Summit Lake). Moisture content is not low, but I've skied on much worse. Gate is closed so you have to walk up first, unless you work for Usibelli Coal Mine. I skied in a 1km loop around the summit area, which should stay there till the walkers get to it.

Hiking report: as of Friday afternoon, snow line was midway between the lodge and the mine buildings. Hiking trail to Gold Cord Lake should have like 1 to 2 inches of snow on it at most and should be totally passable; most of Reed Lakes Trail should be fine; all of Gold Mint Trail would be well below snow line. Absolutely gorgeous up there today.

Hatcher Pass Thursday 8AM by Monty and Gary

As of this morning, Hatcher Pass Road closed to Summit.
See you in July 24.
Monty and Gary

Prospect Heights trailhead Monday Sep 18 by Jane Martinez

Found some earrings -- both of them! -- on Near Point trail. If they belong to you email me a brief description and I'll get them back to you: jmartinez_law@hotmail.com

Hatcher Pass Monday Sep 11 by Redwop

A few inches of fresh. Sticking to the road at the pass. Still coming down

Glen Alps Thursday Sep 7 by Joe Kurtak

Any intel out there regarding moose mating activity along the powerline pass trail?

Girdwood, California Creek Friday Sep 1 by Sam

Found Nalgene bottle with Boston Marathon, Humboldt, I 💙 the chugach, and octopus stickers on the California Creek side of the Penguin Traverse.

Girdwood Multi-Use Trails Saturday Aug 19 by Chris

I’m interested in the Upper Winner Creek trail to 20 mile creek pack raft to Turnagain arm. Anyone have intel on this hike/float? Thx

Kincaid Park Friday Aug 18 by Adam Verrier

Along the road out of the park, I found a wallet with no identification or cards of any sort in it at all, but with a little bit of money in it. Not that much money, but enough that I'd like to get it back to its owner. The wallet is pretty distinctive. If you lost it, it would be easy to describe it. It might be a kid's wallet. If someone wants to call me and identify the wallet, I'd love to get it, and the dollar bills inside it, back to its owner. 907 / 903 / 5491. (I think the wallet was dropped before Wednesday morning's heavy rain, because it is pretty wet.)

Hatcher Pass Friday Aug 4 by Linda P

Does anyone know the trail conditions to Reed Lakes?

Kincaid Park Wednesday Aug 2 by Jnette L.

Found a pair of black Pearl Izumi medium or large fingerless bike gloves on road into the Jodhpur lot. Put them on wooden post next to the gate.

Bird to Gird Trail Tuesday Jul 25 by devo

Rode Indian to Girdwood RT today. Trail is in nice shape. The "Lake" that is on the flats before Girdwood (SE of the big hill) has subsided quite a bit - you only have to ride thru water for ~40 feet or so, and is only 3-4" deep.

Resurrection Pass Monday Jul 17 by John Baldessari

Anybody have a recent report for if Resurrection trail is completely clear of snow yet or not? Any updates greatly appreciated - thanks!

Hillside Saturday Jul 15 by Jenny

Still have a pair of found and functioning Apple AirPods that I posted a few months ago, in case anyone’s checking - found on the lower field at Service High this spring, snowy and dirt-filled. We cleaned them, gave them to APD, and APD said they could not find the owner and gave them back to us. Let me know the name that pops up on them, and they’re yours!

Hillside Saturday Jul 15 by Jenny

Bird to Gird Trail Sunday Jul 9 by Randal Bladel

What’s the deal with the persistent flooding of the trail at the bottom of the long hill on the Girdwood end? I had been told it was a culvert that was blocked and that it would be rectified LAST summer! Are they ever going to fix the problem? I would be happy to help fix it myself if possible.

Kepler Bradley State Recreation Area Saturday Jul 8 by David Knopp

Found a transiever type of instrument on trail while cycling. Respond to this for a return of item to owner.

BLM Campbell Tract Thursday Jul 6 by AS & JG

Bivouac trail head - pair of black running shoes and socks left in parking lot of South Bivouac Trailhead? Put them up on wooden railing at start of trail, hope their feet find them!

Hillside Singletrack Trails Wednesday Jul 5 by Finn’s Human

Ran into STA weed whacking the upper portion of Hornet’s Nest this afternoon. Thanks for all the awesome work you do!

Hillside Singletrack Trails Wednesday Jul 5 by Finn’s Human

Ran into STA weed whacking the upper portion of Hornet’s Nest this afternoon. Thanks for all the awesome work you do!

Hatcher Pass Wednesday Jul 5 by Monty and Gary

April Bowl
Couple 2 or 3 short snow fields you have to cross on way up. If you look ahead you can maintain sight of regular trail where it comes out of snowfield. Soft snow gives good footing . Lakes beyond still frozen for most part. The trail loop up ridge to top and back down via west( right side) is pretty much clear save a snow covered short pitch reaching top on east side of trail.
Could be moot point in week when trail melts out.

Monty and Gary

Crow Pass Monday Jun 26 by Hiking

Does anyone know the snow conditions /trail conditions on the Girdwood side of Crow Pass?

Elmore Road Monday Jun 26 by Cory Smith

A big thank you to whoever swept up the many, many piles of broken glass on the Elmore bike path near Dowling intersection. I encountered the mess on Friday and had a harder-than-expected ride home, as I tried to outrun my hissing tire. I was pleasantly surprised to find it all swept up this morning. Thank you!

Kincaid Park Friday Jun 23 by Michal

I found a pair of sunglasses on a Kincaid ski trail. If yours, please text me at three five zero one two eight five. Local number.

Hatcher Pass Monday Jun 19 by Rob

Lis, was up there yesterday and it is definitely clear enough to bike over the pass from Palmer to the Willow side

Hatcher Pass Saturday Jun 17 by Lis

Is the road over Hatcher Pass clear enough to bike from the Palmer side? Hoping to bike it before it opens to vehicles.

Kincaid Park Thursday Jun 15 by brighten sun

Hi! Long time follower here especially during ski season. Wasn't sure if this is an allowed post but we live in Palmer & my son was at Kincaid park last night for a soccer game & left a black bag with his flip-phone in it somewhere on the ground possibly in the upper parking-lot. If any-one finds it can you keep it safe & give me a call. 907-707-3875. Thanks!!

Glen Alps Thursday Jun 15 by Stefanie

Anybody been in Willawa Valley yet? Or to the Ballfield Overlook and gazed down? I'm curious if it's ready for backpackers/campers.

Hillside Singletrack Trails Wednesday Jun 14 by Gilia

Found a pair of lightly worn Troy Lee Designs bike gloves on Campbell Airstrip road near Bivouac trailheads - let me know if they are yours and the color and I'll gladly get them back to you.

Arctic Valley Ski Area Tuesday Jun 13 by Nate

Ran the rendezvous ridge to AV from hiland, then back the marston trail. All of it is largely snow free. Marston specifically was dry and in excellent condition. Enjoy!

Arctic Valley Ski Area Tuesday Jun 13 by Nate

Sorry, Re: report below. I ran the ridge and marston trail on June 5th and it was in good condition then!

Arctic Valley Ski Area Tuesday Jun 13 by Julian Mason

Any info on the condition of the Marston Trail?

Kincaid Saturday Jun 10 by david e

Found a bike pump on the Toilet Bowl section of Kincaid single tracks this morning. Respond here if yours.

Bird to Gird Trail Friday Jun 9 by devo

Biked Indian to Girdwood RT on a road bike. Strong headwind heading to Gird. Trail has been swept and is largely free of debris. Small pond on trail on flats ~2 mi. before Gird, but can ride thru. Didn’t see any moose or bears, but lots of bear scat on big hill between Bird Pt. and Gird.

Bird to Gird Trail Friday Jun 9 by devo

Hillside Wednesday Jun 7 by L.KytomaaLane

Thanks EricFX, that makes perfect sense regarding call APD. I would also add, take a photo of the motorcycles if you can. I do think they tend to be out on the trails in the evening, so if you are out on the trails late afternoon or evening, you are more likely to see them.

Hillside Wednesday Jun 7 by EricFX

Motorcycles on the Hillside nordic ski or STA trails are a safety hazard in a way no dog (or dog poop) could ever be. They also cause serious trail damage regardless of moisture content. Please call APD…

Hillside Monday Jun 5 by L.KytomaaLane

There have been 2 or 3 dirt bikes on the Hillside Trails, and the singletracks. Yesterday one of our neighbors nearly had a dirt bike run into him while he was biking on the singletrack (Salmon Run). Please be aware and let's hope no one gets hurt. I do not know where the dirt bikes are coming from, although I have seen them around Service.
I am not sure what anyone can do about this, but maybe someone else has a suggestion?? Take photos if you see them, send them to Parks & Rec?

Independence Mine Friday Jun 2 by Kruser

3-4 inches of fresh, plenty to ski on the road to the mine. Gold cord has way more fresh and over 5 feet of snow. It’s never over.

Resurrection Pass Wednesday May 31 by Hiker

Any update on snow cover for Resurrection Trail from Bean Creek?

crow pass Tuesday May 30 by NPR

Would love to know current conditions in girdwood, specifically crow pass, from anyone who has been up there recently. Is the road clear to the parking lot? How much snow is there on the summer trail? I presume it is still quite snowy given the relatively heavy snow year and cool spring, but would love confirmation before I head down that way. Thanks!

Glen Alps Monday May 29 by Esther

Does anyone know how powerline is looking like?

Kincaid Park Sunday May 28 by Cameron

Coyote spotted at Kincaid biathlon range, moving toward stadium. Give it some space and control/keep safe your dogs.

Glen Alps Sunday May 28 by DS

Powerline and the connecter trail from the parking lot have patches of snow, some extensive with wet and firm mud between. We turned short of the German bridge.

BLM Campbell Tract Thursday May 25 by Brandon

My car got broken into at Campbell Airstrip Trailhead between 6:45pm and 7:45pm. They smashed the window out and didn't take anything, which makes me wonder if someone happened upon them while it was happening. Let me know if you saw anything, and a reminder not to leave any valuables in your car. I had a puffy jacket in plain sight and some snacks, which seems to have been enough...

Upper O'Malley Trailhead Tuesday May 23 by DS

I can’t answer for Bird Ridge but Hemlock knob was about half snow and sticky mud and half decent walking. Gasoline below Glen Alps had running water and mud with less than half route firm.

Bird Ridge Monday May 22 by old skier

Question: What are the conditions on Bird Ridge? How snowy? How muddy? Thanks.

Hillside Sunday May 21 by Emily

FOUND- pair of WileyX prescription clear glasses. They look to have been lost in the snow and then appeared when it melted. Found on lighted loop. They are in good condition. Post if you think they’re yours.