Resurrection River Trail

Trailhead is at Mile 8 of the Exit Glacier road. Summer road subject to closure due to flooding. Winter: Exit Glacier road plowed for first 1 to 1.5 miles. Trail is closed to saddle/packstock from April 1-June 30 and motorized vehicles from May 1-Nov 30.

Trail Grade/Condition
The 16 mile trail has long gradual grades and may be wet, boggy in places with poor drainage. Difficult to walk on when raining. Downed trees can impede travel in winter and spring.

Forging of this link opened up 72 miles of continuous trail between Seward and Hope, broken only by a highway crossing between the Russian Lakes and Resurrection Pass trails.

This trail ties into the Russian Lakes trails and Resurrection Pass trail. Resurrection River Cabin is one mile south of Boulder Creek for multi-day trip. Entire trail passes through dense forest. Remainder gradually climbs in elevation to Russian Lakes Trail offering excellent vistas. There is a metal span bridge at Martin Creek. Biking, horse travel, and snowmobiling are not recommended. Winter activities are limited. Snowshoeing to cabin is possible, but travel distance is 6 miles longer because Exit Glacier Road is unplowed.
 
Wildlife includes moose, bears, wolves, coyotes, Dall sheep, and mountain goats. Excellent habitat for beaver and pine marten. Relatively high bear density offers possibility for viewing bears in natural environment. Hunting for these species is permitted in designated seasons. Fishing is unexceptional. Review Alaska Department of Fish and Game hunting and fishing regulations. Note: The area west of the Resurrection River is managed by National Park Service which has special hunting/fishing regulations. 

Major flooding has wiped out Boulder creek metal span and a 50 foot bridge. Travel from the trailhead to the cabin is good.  Between the cabin and the junction with Russian Lakes Trail travel is for the more experienced hiker who can navigate areas without a trail.  Boulder Creek bridge was washed out in a 1996 flood as was a 50 foot bridge 2.5 miles from the junction of the Russian Lakes Trail.  Several hundred large trees also impede travel from the cabin to the junction (~ 10 miles)  Expect to do a lot of bush whacking.

Winter travel is difficult due to steep sidehills. Winter storms and whiteouts are frequent above treeline. Be prepared for rapid weather changes. Use caution with bear and moose. Boil surface water for 5 minutes before drinking. Remember to pack out your trash.