Recreation Region: Eastern Kenai Peninsula

Resurrection Pass Trail South

The Resurrection Pass South Trail is a 16.7 (one-way) Southern segment of a 39-mile multi-use trail between the Cooper Landing and Hope areas. The 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.

Specific Trail Information

Trail Number

317

Trail Type

Standard/Terra Trail — A trail that has a surface consisting predominantly of the ground and that is designed and managed to accommodate use on that surface.

General Information

Resurrection Pass Trail South Map and Recreation Opportunity Guide

USGS Map: Seward B8, C8

Difficulty: Easy to moderate

Trip Time (one way): 2-4 days

Public Use: Moderate

Recommended Season: Year-round (see details in location page for motor vehicle and saddle/pack stock closures)

Length (one way): 16.7 miles (Devil’s CR TR)

Elevation Gain: 2200 feet

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 from 1.6 miles to Resurrection Pass Trail.

Cabins in the area (reservations required): Trout Lake Cabin/Juneau Lake Cabin/Romig Cabin

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.

Getting There

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.

Winter motorized use is allowed December 1 – April 30 when December is an odd year. When December is an even year motorized use is not allowed except for qualified subsistence users. Trail is closed to saddle/pack stock from April 1-June 30.

Special Considerations: Winter travel from the southern trailhead is not recommended due to steep, icy, narrow side hills. Alternate winter routes: At mile 47.7 of the Sterling Highway, turn onto Bean Creek Road (same road to Kenai Princess Lodge), travel 1 mile to Slaughter Ridge Rd. Travel ½ mile to small turn around for limited winter parking. Travel 1.3 miles to the Bean Creek trail, then go 1.8 miles to the jct. with Resurrection Pass Trail. Or use the West Juneau Rd. (better parking area for large vehicles with trailers) 100 feet west of the trailhead and follow it for 4 ½ miles to the junction with Res Pass Trail.

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