I think the pictures speak for themselves. OMG! the most beautiful sites I have ever been too. Wilderness-wise. Swans, clean BLUE skies, clear waters, untouched land. Wow! Great place to centre your zen.

Peaceful place. So serene. If you need a get away... I would suggest this beautiful country drive.

The trails and nearby river a beautiful, but come prepared, they aren’t paved, and they’re often very muddy. Otherwise, worth a visit, especially considering it’s vicinity to Anchorage. The main waterfall is super pretty.

This place is a hidden gem for a local state park experience. I of course was visiting from out of town and wanted something tucked away and quiet and I found this beautiful body of water at the base of the mountain walls with tall grass and dead wood here and there with a young coyote jumping around. Doesn’t get much better!

3rd largest park in America that covers almost half a million acresThree day hiking at -25 degree.There are at least 50 trekking tails in the state park, from East to hard, from easy sightseeing trails to adventurous ones.There’s lots of wild berries when it is berry season.Carry bear spray while doing hikes in summer and fall.I had three-day hike in the state park.Day one: Spent one day snowshoeing in the park, experience of lifetimeDay two: Hiking along the eagle river and in the forest, spectacular views of the frozen waterfallDay three : Hiking along the ridge line, breath taking views of the wild snow mountain range.And Saw three people parachuting. Crazily cool!!Would definitely come back to do the hikes again in the summer and fall!Love Alaska!

CHUGACH IS AMAZING and bits almost indescribable. It gives you an incredible respect for Mother Nature. The glaciers are melting at very rapid pace and sadly will be gone for future generations. Was blessed enough to get to see them up close on a guided ferry that takes you right up to the glacier. Its amazing and does you realize humans are mother natures worst enemies.

Great place clear blue sky, clear water, unfamiliar land. Thats great! Great place to center your Jane.

Chugiak state park is so big theres so many things to do there you can walk or ride a bike and just sit there and look around or maybe bring a book and sit on the bench and read its nice and quiet.even in the rain its kind of a fun place to go take a walk I like it at least a lot of people dont enjoy the rain but I do at this place rain snow or shine I spend a lot of time here its really beautiful year round. Fun for all ages to safe and everybody knows where it is because its just very known up here.

Beautiful views and lots of wildlife. Heavy bear traffic so travel with bear spray and a weapon. Chilly at night because you’re up in the Mountains. Definitely wear layers. We went in September and it was beautiful.

Great hike up to the top. We came in late August and were lucky to have great weather. The food at the top was very good also, but that might be because I was so tired after the hike.

Crow creek mining was a blast! BEAUTIFUL location friendly people. Mosquitos were the only problem we had. Definitely a must do when in Alaska

Always love the trails out this way, but do your research! Be aware and prepared.

Fun outing with the family. Found a sparkly rock!

Chugach State Park covers 495,204 acres immediately east of the Anchorage Bowl in south-central Alaska. Though primarily in the Municipality of Anchorage, a small portion of the park north of the Eklutna Lake area in the vicinity of Pioneer Peak lies within the Matanuska-Susitna Borough.

The scenery alone is something to behold whether its summer, fall, winter, or spring. Each picture I take shows me something new each time. Alaska is the top state in my book to visit!!

Theyre arent to many places in the world where you can driving down the road and pull off one of the multiple scenic turn offs to see Beluga whales right from your vehicle! I definitely wasnt expecting to have such an opportunity! Outside of seeing Belugas, I hear this is also a very common spot to see Mountain Goats and Dall Sheep, although we werent lucky enough to see then as well. The landscape is also very beautiful with mountains all around and coming right up to the road. The only thing I warn is that it is a very well-traveled road and people can sometimes pull off or back onto the road, so just be sure to travel with caution, maybe with a buddy or two so they can tell you when they see something cool and where the safe places to check them out are. I hope we get to go back someday!

Just drove through, but it is amazing

From the Glen Alps parking area to Power Line trail. This is such an amazing place to explore. We saw a bull moose off in the distance. It was pet friendly, we brought our dog and saw many others with theirs. There are several trails Id still like to explore here (Middle Fork, Flattop).

Awesome place. The wife and I went for a couple day vacation and did some great hikes. What an unbelievable area.

Bird Creek ATV area is a nice place for any skill level rider. Ideal for beginners to gain riding time on easy trails. Signs mark the main trails but are absent once you venture off the trails that shoot off the main.

Awesome adventure, serious climb to top, not for beginners, but unspeakable breathtaking, will do again, highly recommended

Eklutna Lake is beautiful, has a trail. Wonderful views

The Matanuska glacier was a fine adventure. It was a warm summer day but very chilly when we got close to the ice. Some ski poles would have enabled us to navigate on top of the ice but there was plenty of natural gravel that enabled us to get pretty close in our tennis shoes.

Twin peaks view was amazing. Very beautiful climb.

This park is big, many options for outdoor activities, I took a kayak trip with family down a portion of Eagle River. It was a great 10 mile, 4 hour float through a very scenic area.

Always a great local get-away to come and visit the Chugach state park. Flattop is one of the main local favorites and is a good fun hike with great views of the greater Anchorage area. Despite it being fairly short there are some pretty steep spots your average grandma might throw a fuss over. Alas, come go for a hike in our beautiful state park and you wont regret it.Bring $5 for parking.

I liked combining both flattop peaks & rabbit trail into a single day hike

A bit dark but fun

A great hike! Not necessarily for beginners or children.

Love the fishing and camping ther

Great place to walk the dog

Great trail boarding if u can make it all the way up and back. U can pretty much board all the way back. Lots of fun great views.

Amazing views and great hiking trails. A great way to keep in shape and see the beautiful Alaska. This is what it is all about! Fresh Air, Fresh Breath and Fresh Sites!

It is always clean except the few messy people that go there but other than that the place is awesome

I believe I was in the upper west side of the park. I traveled around Alaska in February so many of the noticeable spots were snow covered and this day want planned so I just got in the vehicle and drove. Google maps tracked me and Im using that as a photo guide. Ill post some pictures and they should be close according to the time and day. Anyway - the views were amazing as were most of what I saw during this trip. The last two days were dedicated to Anchorage and the surrounding area.

Great place. Easy access to some wild places.

Always a great hike.

Gorgeous views and multiple wildlife sightings. In addition to the awe-inspiring scenic views around every turn, we saw 2 bears and 2 moose within the first hour.

Beautiful day for a Mt. Baldy hike. Trail is still well marked despite the snow. You will definitely need some spiked footwear for the steeper parts of the trail.

Awesome views. Bring bear spray or a .45 due to the bear traffic but definitely worth the hike and camp. It was a little cold at night (Sept 2018) but overall would recommend. Also a fantastic trail run starting late spring.

This place was really cool. I dont mean just the weather. The log cabin and all the wood carved statues. the views were just spectacular.

Nice hikes but be careful on the drive up. The road is almost all gravel and most rental car companies charge you extra if they figure out you drove on gravel.

Absolutely beautiful. Perfect for quads!

Wonderful walk on the trails; fun playing in the water with the kids.

Arctic Valley is Awesome! Just remember they lock the lower gate at 10pm!

There are plenty of year round trails and lots of lovely views of the city. You won’t be disappointed.

Love having the mountains that are easily accessible!

If youre in the woods then you might be in the Chugach State Park. The Chugach State Park is home to many trails, fishing, camping, and sightseeing; however the Chugach State Park doesnt include free parking. Make sure you have a parking decal or youll need to bring cash for the parking fee. You can buy the Chugach State Park parking decal at REI in Anchorage.Flying drones is prohibited in the Chugach State Park. Read AAC 20.020 Aircraft for more information.If this review was helpful please click the Like button.

Great time at Kenai lake!

Lovely hike. Very windy especially near rabbit lake.

Beautiful nature scenery along with past buildings that complements to the past.

Theres a bunch of places to go to in the park and different entrances, and theyre all unique and theres a lot of interesting things to see. If you like waterfalls, theres a few different places to go (Thunderbird Falls (pictured) and McHugh Creek Day Use Area (front waterfall pictured (flowers)). Theres also a bunch of different trails, including a 21-mile hike from Eagle River to Girdwood (Crow Pass Trail). The North Fork Eagle River Trail (picture) is an easy hike in the Eagle River valley.

Soooooo beautiful!

Something for everyone! You can hike, sightsee, whale watch, see a bore tide, pan for gold, world famous salmon fishing, snow skiing, visit a glacier, and much more, all while never leaving the Chugach! Keep bear spray with you though, parts of the mountains have large Brown Bear populations.

Great time at Eagle River Nature Preserve

Lovly quite trails . Seen some sweet development steppers construction is doing putting in a bridge over penguin Creek

Oh my goodness! We actually got to see a ton of beluga whales on a self-guided experience. Also got to see a couple of mountain sheep and goats. Didnt see any actual Big Horns so we couldnt tell if they were female or young males. We have also been able to see the note tide a couple of times. Today is our first day here that the smoke hasnt been so bad.

Loved it, fall weather is beautiful too

Wonderful place for a leisurely hike. The scenery is amazing!

Beautiful hike. Great trail. Lots of options for trails and scenery. 100% remembered. Trail goes all the way to Seward. Just be careful of wild life your walking in their home.

Always take out of state family to this beautiful location.

Great challenging trail! Great views. If you go all the be prepared to have 2-3 mile walk back to the parking lot.

By and far the most accessible park in Alaska. Many trailheads within a short drive Anchorage. A perfect destination for a day trip into the backcountry.

Another amazing day in Chugach! Waiting for a bore tide, while considering the downward movement of snow made the day. This was a pull off just before Girdwood cutoff. Kids had fun exploring. Alaska is amazing!

Beautiful park, lots of hiking and awesome scenery

Amazing place to take in the entire city! On a clear day you can see all the way across the inlet to Sleeping lady. You can park and take a short walk to the lookout point. Or if u prefer hit the trail all the way up to the summit of Flatop. Plus many more trail to venture off. Great place to pick berries in the fall

Very scenic park with tall trees. If you have kids above 4-5 yrs a MUST GO hike to thunderbird falls. Don’t miss it. Hike level low- moderate. Nice wooden deck to give falls view. If that’s not enough then go further down to have direct uninterrupted view of fall. Kids will love it. Carry thin warm jacket and water. Check photos and videos I posted of the fall

A great place to go for a hike. They have many different trail length options, from short to 10+ miles. The trails are very well-maintained.

This park is massive which you knew if you looked at a map of AK especially near South and South East of Anchorage. Incredible ridge pass hikes in this park. If you have a ride to drop you off and pick you up you can do spectacular one way passes. Not sure if this park is technically open in the winter season.

First time visitor. Breath taking beautiful. We had 5 ft of snow while there, thought it may cause travel difficulties but it was easy to get around. They are well prepared. Will visit again.

Incredible views here. As with anywhere in Alaska. The hike to the ridge here is intense. Be prepared and wear good shoes. Parking is a few dollars and enforced by local rangers.

Chugach State Park covers 495,204 acres (2,004 square kilometers) immediately east of the Anchorage Bowl in south-central Alaska. Though primarily in the Municipality of Anchorage, a small portion of the park north of the Eklutna Lake area in the vicinity of Pioneer Peak lies within the Matanuska-Susitna Borough. Established by legislation signed into law on August 6, 1970, by Alaska Governor Keith Miller, this state park was created to provide recreational opportunities, protect the scenic value of the Chugach Mountains and other geographic features, and ensure the safety of the water supply for Anchorage. The park, managed by Alaska State Parks, is the third-largest state park in the United States, and consists of geographically disparate areas each with different attractions and facilities. Only Anza-Borrego Desert State Park in California and Wood-Tikchik State Park in western Alaska are larger. Hunting and fishing are permitted in the Chugach under regulations established by the Alaska Department of Fish and Game for game management unit 14c. Target practice is not allowed within the park boundaries.

Awesome challenging hike up to Flattop Peak. Great for snowshoeing!

Breathtaking place! Alaska in its beauty. Such a gorgeous drive!

Just look up at the mountains, go get lost. Take a friend.

Beautiful park, well maintained trails and roads. the flattop trail was absolutely exquisite from the top, though the way up was a bit touch and go due to traffic-related erosion, making it rather slippery in places, especially going down.

First time visitor. Breath taking beautiful. We had 5 ft of snow while there, thought it may cause travel difficulties but it was easy to get around. They are well prepared. Will visit again.

Beautiful park for sure.

The chugach mountains of massachusetts are better.

Unspeakably beautiful. Please prevent the opening of further hunting & fishing on the already- depleted wildlife resources we experienced during our 3 month trek over eastern, central & Kenai regions of Alaska. The lower 48 must become active in preserving the thing that they no longer have: untouched expanse where wildlife roams free of human intervention.

Beautiful, peaceful, clean air right outside Anchorage; I only wish I didnt wait so long to a break from the city.

Hey it is Alaska what more can you say. It is all beautiful a definite must see on the bucket list

Awesome park. The biggest park in a city on there planet. Over 400,000 acres.

All kinds of flora and fauna right in the heart of Anchorage North and South fishing camping plenty of trails

Absolutely beautiful. Short drive from Anchorage. The views are breathtaking. Id recommend the flattops mountain trail! Its a big tough but getting on top of that mountain will change your life.Also, bring bear spray :)

Lots of bears out, so I’m told, so people were packing but I didn’t have any trouble at all. It’s a gorgeous ride/trail!

I do wish they opened up the other parking at McHugh Creek during winter. Lots of Alaskans still hike in the winter.

Bore tide creates a wave that is about 3 ft tall. Twice daily this happens. The locals know the timing. 30 feet of tidal change and this phenomenon happens. The outbound tide meets the inbound tide. You may be lucky enough to see it. Dangerous to attempt to join in because of silt deposit dangers. Amazing to see and hear.

Gorgeous view. Roadside pull offs are a little noisy and windy but its very picturesque!

Luckily on our way in we saw hundreds of Beluga whales in the bay. What n a outstanding show. Beautiful and rare. We were driving this road up and down for few days and could not repeat the experience.

Just so beautifull, like it has been carved by a master.

Eklutna Lake is a true Alaskan gem!

Great place to walk summer and fall for me! There are multiple trails to choose from with each having their own feel to it.

Beautiful and windy!

Its a very breath taking place. From wildlife viewing to hiking or mountain climbing. The state park is a world class experience.

Great place for easy to mod day hiking did the Dew mound trail 7 mile loop no wildlife but great views

I spent nearly all summer in the area on the Swan Lake Fire. The whole region is beautiful

Lots of fun, saw the glaciers, too many to name, Portage was the biggest one. The salmon are running and we saw red, silver, and dog salmon. Lots of wild life...

Best place to take pictures if you find yourself here

Beautiful scenery!!