Eagle River Nature Center
The Eagle River Nature Center, which sits at an entrance to Chugach State Park, is 12 miles up Eagle River Road. The center (in conjunction with "friends of") run numerous educational programs aimed at bringing people closer to nature through education and outdoor excursions.
Popular local activities include rafting, hiking, skiing and exploring the mountains. One of the more popular local hikes is up Mount Baldy, which overlooks the town. The historic Crow Pass Trail, which runs 26 miles from the Eagle River Nature Center and ends near the town of Girdwood, remains a favorite backpacking trip. There is little fishing in the river, but anglers do gather at Fire and Mirror Lakes.
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