Chugach National Forest

We camped at a small turn out on Loose Rocks ponds that was very popular. A great place to boondock. We hiked to Byron glacier which is an easy 2 mi round trip, and Portage glacier which was much more difficult especially the first 3/4 of a mile ,but worth it.

Beautiful views all around. You will pass through the Chugach Forest if you're driving down south to Seward.

Watch out for Moose 🫎 crossing the roads. Maintain your distance if you stop for photos as moose are known to charge if you're too close. Especially for cow moose with cute calves.

If you want to go all the way to the lake u need to prepare yourself for it, first part of hike is harder (you have to climb a 70 degrees steep part) and after that you are going to have so much fun going down the hill (which you will have to climb later on). Views are beautiful and you r going to enjoy every part of it.

Pipeline Lakes Trail in the Chugach National Forest near Cordova, Alaska is a a great day hike. Beautiful views!

As a fine art photographer, Chugach National Forest was absolutely stunning. The hikes were amazing, the scenery was breath taking, and the amount of wildlife was great. I will definitely be back during the winter to capture its beauty then too.