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Hike Portage Pass Trail, Alaska
The Portage Pass Trail is a segment of the longer Iditarod National Historic Trail (INHT).
This 2 mile trail, with 750 " elevation gain, is a good day hike for all ages and provides spectacular views of Passage Canal and the surrounding moutains and glaciers. Divide Lake, 1 mile into the trail as a good picnic site. Taking the route to Portage Lake has an overlook for great views of the the glacier and lake. it is the only hike with a view of Portage Glacier!
The trail starts in low shrubs, then into trees, but is in open tundra by the time one reaches the top of the Pass. Wildlife includes mountain goats and is a good spot for bird-watching.
Portage Pass historically has been used by Alaska Natives, Russian fur traders, and early settlers. Currently it is a migratory route for birds and a recreational activity by hikers like you!
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