Resurrection Pass Trail South

Area Status: Open

Closed to snowmachines winter 2022-2023 season

Southern segment of a 39 mile multi-use trail between the Cooper Landing and Hope areas. Trail climbs gradually the first 3 miles through spruce/ birch forest above the Kenai River. It then levels off as it enters the wide Juneau Creek valley passing by lakes, muskegs and groves of aspens. After 13 miles it climbs above the trees into an alpine valley. Snow can remain at higher elevations until mid-June.

Resurrection Pass South Trailhead is not recommended for winter snowmachine travel. Use alternate route via West Juneau Road just west of this trailhead. Park at highway pullout then follow this unplowed road 2.4 miles. Turn left following orange diamond markers fro 1.6 miles to Resurrection Pass Trail.

Trout Lake Cabin/Juneau Lake Cabin/Romig Cabin

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At a Glance

Restrictions:	Resurrection Pass Trail is closed to motorized vehicles from May 1- November 30. Resurrection Pass Trail is closed to pack/saddle stock from April 1- June 30. This trail is closed to motorized use for the 2022-2023 winter season.
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General Information

Directions:

At mile 53.2 Sterling Highway turn north into trailhead parking area.

Recommended winter access is via West Juneau Road just west of this trailhead. Park at highway pullout then follow this unplowed road 2.4 miles. Turn left following orange diamond markers fro 1.6 miles to Resurrection Pass Trail.

Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

Mountain Biking

39 mile ride to north trailhead. 27 miles to Devils's Creek Trailhead.

Trail can be muddy following spring/early summer melt off.

Dispersed Camping

Designated backcountry campsites at Juneau Falls (mile 4.3), Shaft Creek (mile 6.9), Falls Creek (mile 8.4), Juneau Lake (mile 9.1), mile 10.3, Swan Lake (mile 12.6), mile 13.6, and mile 15.6. Most sites have bear resistant food lockers and some sites have box toilets.

Day Hiking

4 miles to Juneau Falls.

Backpacking

39 mile through hike to north trailhead requires vehicle shuttle.

Horse Riding

XC Skiing/Snowshoeing

This trail is closed to motorized use during the 2022-2023 Winter Season.

Alternate winter access route is via West Juneau Road.

Status:	Open
Difficulty Level:	Intermediate to Difficult

Snowmobiling

The first four miles of this trail are not recommended due to steep, narrow sidehills. Alternate winter route is via West Juneau Road just west of trailhead. This trail is open to motorized use every other year. Closed to snowmachines winter 2022-2023 season.