Hope Point Trail
This 3.5 mile trail makes a great day hike. Adventurous hikers can fan out to other summits in the Kenai Mountains. Elevation gain is a very steep 2338 feet.
Because of safety concerns due to steep grades and tight switchbacks, horses and bicycles are not recommended for use on Hope Point Trail.
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At a Glance
Current Conditions: | Grades are moderate with many switchbacks (will be very slick when wet). Some scrambling is required to reach the actual summit. |
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Usage: | Medium |
Best Season: | May-October |
Busiest Season: | Summer |
Closest Towns: | Hope |
Water: | no sources after first 1/3 mile |
Restroom: | New vault toilet at trailhead |
Operated By: | Chugach National Forest |
General Information
General Notes:Take plenty of drinking water as there are no sources of water. Think carefully about bringing a dog. Winter travel is unsafe and not recommended due to avalanche hazards.
Use caution with bear and moose. Giardia (a microscopic parasite that can infect warm-blooded animals and humans) could be present in all open water sources, filter surface water before drinking. Winter travel may be hazardous due to avalanches, and white out conditions above tree line. Winter travelers need to be able to evaluate avalanche hazards. Be prepared for rapid weather changes. Remember to pack out your trash. You can contact a U.S. Forest Service office to receive more detailed information on safety precautions and Leave No Trace outdoor skills and Ethics.
Directions:
At Mile 56.5, Seward Highway, turn west onto Hope Highway. Drive 17.8 miles, take a left 500’ before Porcupine Campground, drive ¼ mile to Trailhead. Trail is closed to saddle/pack stock April 1 – June 30, and motorized vehicles year round.