Easy
Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 7.5 miles
Elevation Gain: Less than 500ft
Type: Out-and-Back
The trail is hilly at first but then levels out for the remainder of the hike. There are nice campsites at both ends of the lake. Hikers can also go check out the remains of an old mining cabin on the eastern shore of Ptarmigan Lake.
Features: Kid Friendly, Running
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Beginning 103 miles south of Anchorage on the Seward Highway, the 3.5‑mile-long Ptarmigan Lake Trail makes for a fine family outing. The lake itself is a long and narrow body of water squeezed between ridges and mountains that tower as high as 6,000 feet. It even offers a small beach upon which to relax and enjoy the view while cooling your feet.
