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Resurrection Pass Trail
The Kenai's classic 39-mile point-to-point from Hope to Cooper Landing, with eight reservable cabins along the way.
- Distance
- 39 mi one way
- Elevation
- 500–2,600 ft
- Difficulty
- Moderate. It's long, with a big climb to the pass
- Trail type
- Backcountry singletrack
- Cabins
- Eight USFS cabins, reserved on Recreation.gov
Overview
USFS lists Resurrection Pass for mountain biking as well as hiking. It runs from Resurrection Creek near Hope over the pass to the Sterling Hwy near Cooper Landing. Our Resurrection Pass trip page has the cabin details.
Rules and closures
Land manager: USDA Forest Service, Chugach National Forest (USFS Chugach NF: Resurrection Pass Trail North).
- Closed to motorized use May 1–Nov 30. Winter motorized use is allowed only in odd-year Decembers (Dec 1–Apr 30).
- Closed to stock Apr 1–Jun 30.
- Cabins are reservation-only.
Season and winter fat biking
No grooming. Snowmobiles are allowed only in odd-numbered winters, and USFS flags avalanche chutes at mi 9.6 and 10. This isn't a winter fat-bike route.
Winter riding near avalanche terrain: check our avalanche conditions page first.
Bears
Black and brown bears and moose live along the trail. Ride loud, carry bear spray and use cabin food storage.
Source: ADF&G: The essentials for traveling in bear country (statewide guidance)
Parking and trailheads
- North trailhead: Hope Hwy mile 15, then 4 mi up Resurrection Creek Rd.
- South trailhead: Sterling Hwy mile 53.2.
Gear
Carry bear spray where you can reach it, a pump and tube, and layers for rain. For hiking, cabins and hazards on this route, see our Resurrection Pass Trail trip page.
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Map: trailheads and parking
Points come from the sources listed. Basemap: USGS The National Map. Don't navigate with this map. Use the official trail map.