Devil's Creek Trail
A 10-mile trail from mile 39 Seward Highway to Resurrection Pass Trail. The first 3 miles have gentle up and down grades through spruce/ birch and hemlock forests with occasional open meadows. The trail then climbs steadily but gradually up narrow Devils Creek valley high above the creek for the next 5 miles through areas of brush and open meadows. The trail levels off entering the alpine valley of Devils Pass. Snow can persist at higher elevations until mid-June.
Specific Trail Information
Trail Number
Trail Type
General Information
USGS Map Seward: C7, C8
Difficulty: Moderate
Trip Time (one way): 5-6 hours
Public Use: Moderate
Recommended Season: June-October
Length (one way): 10 miles
Elevation Gain: 1,470 feet
The Devil’s Creek Trail passes through many hazardous avalanche zones. This route is not recommended for winter travel beyond mile 3. Winter users should use the Resurrection Pass Trail for access (see Trail sheets for both Resurrection Pass Trail north and south for important winter use directions).
Devil's Creek Trail is open for public use year-round, however, winter use is not recommended.
The first three miles of Devil's Creek Trail is closed to motorized vehicles year-round. The upper 7 miles are closed to motorized vehicles from May 1 - Nov. 30. When it is December during an even year (2026, 2028, 2030) the trail is closed to all motorized use with the exception of qualified subsistence users. During odd number years, winter motorized use is authorized in December. This trail is closed to pack/saddle stock April 1 - June 30.
Address: 33599 Ranger Station Spur (mile marker 23.5) Seward, AK 99664
Phone: (907) 288-3178
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Closed 12:00 to 1:00pm; Closed on weekends (Closed on federal holidays)
Office Email: mailroom_r10_chugach@usda.gov
Getting There
Directions
Trailhead is on west side of Seward Highway at Mile 39.
Nearby Recreation Sites
Recreation Opportunities
Biking - Mountain
Horseback Riding
Fishing - Lake & Pond
Viewing Wildlife