Erin Kirkland Chugach State Park is the third-largest state park in the nation (the first, Wood-Tikchik, is also located in Alaska), clocking in at nearly half a million acres of hiking trails ...

Despite sitting so close to Alaska's largest city, Chugach State Park is home to both black and brown bears. Even the park's most popular hiking trails come with a higher chance of bear sightings.

Chugach State Park is renowned for its wildlife and topography, including lakes, glaciers, and vegetation. It also offers an extensive network of hiking trails that range from easy walks to ...