SRD Trails Report

Quite a mix of conditions across Seward Ranger District at the moment.

 

Lost Lake Trail: NOT RECOMMENDED for travel unless you have studs on shoes or tracks, lots of ice, even on the summer trail that bypasses the steep trail out of the parking lot.Primrose Trail is fair, though very bumpy.

 

Slaughter Ridge, Resurrection Creek (Hope), West Juneau, Russian River C.G., and Snug Harbor Rd beyond mile 5 are difficult to travel due to slick ice. The 2- 4 inches of new snow has not helped the icy conditions.

 

Carter, Johnson North and South are in good condition, standing water is frozen, though overflow varies from day to day and is a constant concern to be aware of when traveling over frozen water, including muskegs/meadows that are used as winter trails.

 

Resurrection North and South, Bean Creek, and Lower Russian Lake Trails are a little better for skiing with the few inches of new snow on top of the hard packed surface, though access roads are icy getting to all of these areas.

 

Exit Glacier Road is in good condition and does not sport the icy conditions at the moment.

 

Trail River C.G. RD  is in very good condition for skiing.

 

Here is link to an article of the sled dogs caught in traps. Also today’s issue of Turnagain Times will have an article.

 

http://redoubtreporter.wordpress.com/2013/01/16/dog-owners-snap-over-traps-conflict-brews-in-recreation-areas-of-cooper-landing/

 

To be added or removed from these updates please reply to these emails.

 

Irene B. Lindquist

Forestry Technician, Trails

Chugach NF, Seward RD

907-288-7748

 

Hump day groom

The trail to the falls is dragged. It skis easily but is soft. Martha says it is perfect except the overhanging trees. Any help brushing is appreciated. Most can be done with loppers or a pocket saw.

The main CG road is resurfaced and classic tracks are set along the length of it. The tracks are a little too close to the edge of the trail near Red Salmon but will be reset soon.

King Salmon, Rainbow and Silver are also resurfaced. Thursday morning should be excellent skating. Enjoy.

First run of 2012-13

First run of the season. The main road at RRCG is groomed to Grayling. King Salmon is packed down. More corduroy to come. Stay tuned.

End of the 2012 Ski Season

Well, it's that time of the year again. Even though there is snow throughout the Russian River Campground; the snow condition is a "mess"; really soft and mushy. Time to pull the grooming equipment out and store it for its "summer rest". Thanks to all the volunteers that made this ski season a success!!!! See ya next year when the snow flies!!!!

GREAT SPRING SKIING

Just groomed the Russian River Campground trails...Great, fast skate skiing. Try and hit it when the sun hits the trails, after 10 am. We'll keep grooming as long as conditions stay cool in the evenings. Enjoy some Vitamin D!!!

JUST GROOMED/SPRING IS HERE!!!

Just groomed the Russian River Campground Trails...Great spring skate skiing. Saw bear tracks in upper campground loop. Get out and enjoy the spring conditions. Not sure how much longer we'll be grooming!!

GREAT SPRING SKIING

Just groomed the Russian River Campground trails, including the new trail. Great skate skiing in the morning or early evening. Plenty of moose tracks up near Grayling and the upper loops but should be fine for some great spring skate skiing, especially the "new" trail to the left. We'll keep grooming as long as conditions are "workable"

Campground trails groomed

Most of the Russian River Campground trails, except for the "new trail" to the left, have been groomed and a track has been set. Great sunny spring conditions!!!!

Trails have been groomed!!

Just finished grooming all trails throughout the Russian River Campground including the new trail to the left. A track has been set throughout. Great skate and classical skiing and sun!!!!