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Trail Creek Route
Adventure awaits on the Trail Creek Route, which leads to an alpine pass and glacier.
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Trail Creek Route Details
From the south shore of Telaquana Lake, hike south to the Trail Creek drainage, which is in alpine country that turns into rocky glacial moraine. Once you climb up the steep rocky pass (watch out for loose boulders!), you'll descend down the steep and rocky north side of the pass and onto a wide glacier. Follow the glacier downhill and then the river, and you'll find yourself at Turquoise Lake. To access the Trail Creek Route, you will need to fly into Telaquana Lake; pickup can be at a variety of other lakes, including Turquoise and Twin Lakes.
Difficulty
Moderate
Distance
N/A
Estimated time
3 - 5 days
Region
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Nearby Parks Around Trail Creek Route
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Trail Creek Route
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1.7 mi away
Telaquana Trail Route
Follow in the footsteps of the Dena'ina Athabascan people on this historic, trail-less hiking route.
2.8 mi away
Telaquana Lake
Fly into Telaquana Lake in the park's northern reaches for solitude and fishing.
20.0 mi away
Hope Creek Campground
Set up camp at Upper Twin Lake and you'll realize why Dick Proenneke picked this area to build his cabin.
20.0 mi away
Hope Creek Route
The Hope Creek Route near Upper Twin Lake is a hiking trail with great views of the area's mountains and lakes.
20.0 mi away
Low Pass Route
The out-and-back Low Pass Route begins at the Proenneke Cabin and follows the lake's shoreline for about three miles.
