Ptarmigan Valley Trail

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*THIS HIKE WAS SUBMITTED BY GRIMACE*
123	Photos Map	Photo by Grimace


		Last Updated: July 07, 2010 Please help this site! Since I no longer live here, it is important that users verify the data. If this date is longer than a year ago please email me and let me know the information below is still valid. If I don't get verification on this trail, I may remove it from the site.
	Difficulty	Moderate
	Connects With	Black Tail Rocks Round Top
	Miles One Way	6
	Miles from Anchorage	20
	General Vicinity	Chugach State Park
	Season	All year (cross country ski in winter)

	Description	A wide double track trail until tree line used for all multiuse minus ATV and bike. At tree line, the trail converts to single track with very tall stands of grasses, fireweed and cow parsnip. The trail follows Parks Creek and tops out near the hill marked 1775' on the map, then descends back down into the Little Peter's Creek drainage before ascending some more along the creek.

	Important Information	Despite the high grass, the trail is present. Our dogs were able to keep us on track (I guess they could see it better closer to the ground). I'm glad we kept our dogs on leash, as we did run into a porcupine. *** The Following was Contributed by Jerry Richardson: Good morning, I thought maybe you would like another picture to add to your Ptarmigan Valley Trail hike. This picture shows the Peter’s Creek drainage in front of you, it is on the main snow machine trail about mid point between the cutoffs for the summer foot trail. I like the wider snow machine trail although it is a little wet in spots. From the point where this was taken, you will go about another ½ mile and turn uphill heading towards a bridge that crosses Peters creek, a good spot for a breather and a snack and a drink for your dogs if you have them. The mountains you see in front of you in this pic will be on your left hand side the rest of the way up. Take care, thanks for your great site. It is invaluable. ***

	Etc.	No overnight camping at the trailhead.


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