Description

National Geographic's Trails Illustrated map of Chugach State Park and Anchorage combines unmatched detail with helpful information to offer an invaluable tool for making the most of your visit to this exciting region. Expertly researched and created in partnership with local land management agencies, this map features key points of interest including Eklutna Lake, Knik River, Penguin Creek, North Fork Eagle River, and the communities of Anchorage, Eagle River, and Alyeska. Portions of Tony Knowles Coast Trail, Iditarod National Historic Trail, and Glenn Highway and Seward Highway scenic byways are shown, as well.

Whether you're traveling by horse, skis, snowmobile or on foot, you'll find trails marked according to your desired use. Trail mileage between intersections and handy summaries of Anchorage parks and trails will help you choose the path that's right for you. There is also an elevation profile of Crow Pass Trail. Some of the many recreation features shown include campgrounds, public cabins, yurts, trailheads, interpretive trails, rifle ranges, and river access locations for paddling and fishing. Helpful information about recreation activities available in the region, regulations, and safety tips are included as well. The map base includes contour lines, shaded relief, elevations for summits, and depth soundings and other navigational aids for boating.

Every Trails Illustrated map is printed on "Backcountry Tough" waterproof, tear-resistant paper. A full UTM grid is printed on the map to aid with GPS navigation.

Other features found on this map include: Chickaloon River, Chugach National Forest, Eklutna Lake, Inner Lake George, Knik River, Matanuska River, Turnagain Arm, Upper Lake George.

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