Anchorage, AK: South Fork Valley Trail
This 10.2-miler in Chugach State Park threads through a broad river valley to two backcountry lakes teeming with trout and views of 6,000-foot peaks.
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Info: Chugach State Park
Trail Facts
- Distance: 16.4
Waypoints
SFK001
Location: 61.232584, -149.456034
Hike south from the trailhead. The route parallels the South Fork Eagle River.
SFK002
Location: 61.21001, -149.430225
Cross a footbridge over the river.
SFK003
Location: 61.184802, -149.386404
At the eastern edge of turquoise-colored Eagle Lake, bear right and continue 0.6 mile to the dark blue waters of Symphony Lake.
SFK004
Location: 61.17646, -149.38252
The outbound route ends at Symphony Lake. Follow the same trail back to the trailhead.