Sheridan Mountain Trail
This 2.8 mile, moderately-steep trail begins in a spruce-hemlock forest and follows a stream that provides resting spots with views of waterfalls. Midway, the landscape transitions into a shrub habitat before opening into a small picturesque alpine basin. From this basin rock cairns guide the hiker to the top of a nearby ridge that offers commanding views of the Sheridan and Sherman Glaciers, as well as the Copper River Delta. This trail has intermittent boardwalk covering much of the wet, muddy areas in the lower sections, and little tread work on the upper sections. The first 1.9 miles is a “17(b)” easement.*
Specific Trail Information
Trail Number
Trail Type
General Information
Location: Via Copper River Highway to mile 13.7. Turn north on Sheridan Glacier Rd. Follow main road 4.3 miles to the end.
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Elevation: 200 ft - 2280 ft (61 m - 694 m)
Length: 2.9 miles (4.7 km)
Recommended Season: Summer, Fall
USGS Map(s): CORDOVA (C-4)
Difficulty: Difficult
Time: 4.5 hours (round trip)
Use: Light
*17 (b) easements provide access to public lands, granted through ANCSA part 17(b), through privately owned lands of the Alaska Native Corporations. Please respect private property rights by staying on the trails and do not trespass. Activities in this area i.e. berry picking, picnicking, temporary camping, etc. require a permit from the Eyak Corporation (P# 424-7161).
Getting There
Directions
Location: Via Copper River Highway to mile 13.7. Turn north on Sheridan Glacier Rd. Follow main road 4.3 miles to the end.
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