The Chugach National Forest is opening all winter motorized areas on Wednesday, December 1st, which runs from now through April 30th, except at Turnagain Pass where the season traditionally begins the Wednesday before Thanksgiving as snow conditions allow.
There are several parking information and safety reminders that winter motorists need to be aware of.
The Placer parking lot is closed for the season due to construction. The Placer overflow parking lot is currently open but will be closed due to construction in early 2022 on a date to be determined. The Ingram Creek parking lots will be open. Please use caution when accessing the marshy areas adjacent to the Ingram Creek parking lots. Reserving or roping off spaces in any of the parking lots is strictly prohibited.
When accessing Twentymile, only use the designated railroad crossing. Always exercise caution when crossing the Alaska Railroad train tracks. Snowmachining on or along the train tracks is strictly prohibited, according to the U.S. Forest Service. In addition, all recreationists need to respect private property.
This 2021-2022 winter season, Resurrection Pass trail is open to motorized use. Winter motorized access may change via Forest Order in response to the snow conditions.
Forest users should be prepared for adverse weather and winter hazards. Before heading to the Forest visit www.chugachavalanche.org for avalanche advisories and safety information. For a complete list of winter motorized areas on the Kenai Peninsula and current Forest Orders visit the Chugach National Forest website.
