Resurrection Pass Trail. Beware of bears when hiking in the Alaska wilderness. Always make noise and talk out loud to alert bears of your presence as you do not want to surprise them.

The Resurrection Pass Trail
What is now the Resurrection Pass Trail once was the main route for the fortune seekers landing in Seward’s Resurrection Bay. They crossed this mountain trail to reach gold claims in the Turnagain Arm area. Today, this scenic well maintained 38-mile long trail leads you up to an elevation of 2,600 feet and gradually down to the Sterling Highway. Experienced hikers can finish in three days, while more leisurely hikers should plan on five days. There are cabins on the trail that you can reserve from the USFS or camping sites available as a first come first serve basis.

Hope Alaska, June 2005.

Note:
This campsite is in the Chugach National Forest in the Resurrection Creek Gold Panning area. June 2005.

Directions:
Getting to the Resurrection Creek Gold Panning area.
Drive south from Anchorage on the Seward Highway 71 miles to the Hope Turnoff. Continue 17 miles down this scenic highway and as you pass the Bowman's Bear Creek Lodge is a gravel road turning off to the left. Follow this road to the Resurrection Creek Road turnoff. It's only about 3.5 miles to the Gold Panning area and Trail Head.

Distance:
88 Miles from Anchorage
74 Miles from Seward
118 Miles from Kenai
92 Miles from Soldotna
185 miles from Homer