Cordova Area Hiking Trails

The first mile and a half of this trail leads up over rocky slopes that offer a great view of Eyak Lake and the Orca Inlet. At this point the trail splits in two and the hiker has a choice of going around the south end of Mt. Eyak or climbing straight up to the top.

This ski trail weaves through muskeg and forest and gradually gains elevation until it ends. The trail leads to a high muskeg that overlooks the Copper River Delta, Heney Range and the Gulf of Alaska. This trail is very wet during all seasons excluding winter and is not a hiking trail.

This is an easy 2.4-mile hike with excellent fishing for sockeye, Dolly Varden and cutthroat. You'll find access to McKinley Trail and McKinley Lake public use cabins. It is a well-maintained trail that has several bridges for easy stream crossings and interpretive signs to explain the trail's history.

An access road leads to the terminus of Sheridan Glacier and the trailhead for Sheridan Mountain USFS trail. The trail is a difficult 2.9-mile hike. The glacier was named for the Civil War General Philip Sheridan. There is an easy walking trail to a spectacular view of the glacier.

This trail follows Power Creek then leads it's hikers up multiple switchbacks. Midway, the Cordova Electric Hydropower Dam Can be seen from the trail. The last half passes by many beaver ponds and hanging glaciers.

This is an easy .8-mile boardwalk trail with lots of stairs. The boardwalk leads to overlook of the Copper River Delta with many signs. Be sure to bring your camera, this is a great place to see moose and bear.

This is a steep climb that ends where Crater Lake sits. The first half climbs over rocky sections with numerous switchbacks, with muddy areas and wood bridges. The second half continues to climb, but at a much nicer grade. At mile 1.2 there is an intertie to Ski Hill trail and at the lake there is the option to hike the Alice Smith Intertie. The entire loop from Crater Lake to Power  More...

The 3.3-mile long trail is mostly boardwalk over muskeg. This is an excellent spot to bird-watch, look for waterfowl feeding on Eyak Lake. Trumpeter swans frequent this lake. Most fly south for the winter however, up to 100 swans will winter here in this ice-free lake.

This is a lightly sloping trail that parallels the Scott Valley and passes the shores of large and small lakes. The trail passes through an area that was previously logged. It is not a well-maintained trail.

Located at Mile 17 of the Copper River Highway. An accessible boardwalk leads visitors to stunning views of both the expansive wetlands of the Copper River Delta and the surrounding mountains. A wide variety of wetland animals including trumpeter swans, moose, brown bear, and shorebirds can be seen in the area, especially during the spring and fall.

The first half of this  More...

The first section of this trail follows Hartney Bay and is a good place for birdwatching. The last mile of this hike is a steep climb onto the ridge. Once atop the ridge, you can see excellent views of the Copper River Delta, Prince William Sound and Kayak Island. There are many wooden structures to assist hikers along the varying terrain. This trail can be very wet in places.

This trail has impressive views of the Chugach Mountains. Short spur trails offer access to five small lakes that are excellent for cutthroat fishing.

This ridge route has amazing views of Prince William Sound, Eyak Lake, and the Copper River Delta. About halfway down the trail, there is small shelter available for day use or overnight camping. It is available on a first-come first-serve basis. Be aware of the dense fog that might move in and obscure the trail.