USFS National Forest System Trails · Alaska · Updated June 2026
Can You Mountain Bike in Chugach National Forest, Alaska?
Yes — Chugach National Forest in Alaska has 190 mi of bike-designated National Forest System trail across 26 segments, typically open Jun–Oct, according to official USFS travel-management data.
190 mi
Bike-designated
26 segments
569 mi
Total NFS trail
219 segments
Jun–Oct
Bike season
USFS managed-use
0
ADA-accessible
trail segments
33% of this forest's mapped trail is bike-designated. USFS records trail grade (steepness), not technical MTB difficulty — we surface grade where present but do not infer a black/blue/green rating.
Bike-designated trails in Chugach National Forest
| Trail | Miles | Surface | Bike season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resurrection Pass Trail | 36.7 | Native Material | Jul–Oct |
| Inht: Johnson Pass Trail | 22.87 | Native Material | Jul–Oct |
| Russian Lakes Trail | 21.72 | Native Material | Jun–Oct |
| Inht: Moose Pass Trail | 15.76 | Native Material | Jun–Oct |
| Inht: Bear Lake Trail | 12.82 | Native Material | Jul–Oct |
| Sand Trail | 11.54 | Native Material | — |
| Inht: Turnagain Pass Trail | 9.76 | Native Material | Jul–Oct |
| Devil'S Creek Trail | 9.66 | Native Material | Jun–Oct |
| Inht: Upper Winner Creek Trail | 8.39 | Native Material | Jun–Oct |
| Inht: Meridian Lakes Trail | 7.73 | Native Material | Jul–Oct |
| Primrose Trail | 7.35 | Native Material | Jul–Oct |
| Lost Lake Trail | 7.1 | Native Material | Jul–Oct |
| Crescent Creek Trail | 5.81 | Native Material | Jun–Oct |
| Gull Rock Trail | 5.7 | Native Material | Jun–Oct |
| Crown Point Atv Trail | 4.17 | Native Material | — |
Frequently asked questions
- How many miles of mountain bike trail are in Chugach National Forest?
- Chugach National Forest has about 190 mi of bike-designated trail across 26 segments, out of 569 mi of total National Forest System trail.
- Are e-bikes allowed in Chugach National Forest?
- Only where designated — on Forest Service land e-bikes are motor vehicles. Class 1 e-bikes are recorded on 6 segments here.
- What is the mountain-bike season in Chugach National Forest (Alaska)?
- Most bike-designated trails carry a Jun–Oct season in USFS data; higher-elevation trails open later.