Trail Grade/Condition
Level path, gradual grade, some steep grade with switchbacks.  Well maintained, may be muddy in places.  Heavy snow on Resurrection Pass persists into late spring.  Downed trees can impede travel in winter, spring and fall.

Recreational Opportunities
For an extended trip travel across the Sterling Highway to Russian River Campground and take Russian Lakes Trail for an additional 21 miles to get to campground.  Travel east on Highway 1/4 mile to Russian River Campground.  Travel 1 mile on campground road to trailhead for Russian lakes.  Resurrection River Trail is not passable in many spots due to flooding.

Popular for hiking, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling.   Caribou Creek, Fox Creek, East Creek Cabins (7, 11.5, 14.5 miles from trailhead) and designated campsites (on short spurs off main route) for multi-day trips. Recreational gold panning in designated areas.

Spectacular scenery. Spruce/aspen forests at lower elevations grading into the higher alpine tundra with wildflowers.  Near Wolf Creek, hikers pass through reddish-gray, dead trees killed by spruce bark beetle.  These trees are a major fire hazard.

Wildlife includes moose, black and brown bears, caribou, wolves, Dall sheep, mountain goats, ptarmigan and grouse. Hunting for these species is permitted in designated seasons. Fishing for pink salmon (July-Aug) in Resurrection Creek.  Review Alaska Department of Fish and Game hunting and fishing regulations.

Special Considerations
Winter travel is relatively safe, may also be icy.  Travel by snowmobile may be difficult due to narrow trail entering and exiting all drainages on the trail between Caribou and East Creek.  Trail is difficult to follow from East Creek to Resurrection Pass during/after heavy snowfall.  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.  You can contact a U.S. Forest Service office to receive more detailed information on safety precautions.

Cabin Reservations
Occupancy of Forest Service cabins is by permit only ($25 per night per party plus $8.25 reservation fee per cabin).  Reservations may be made up to 180 days in advance by calling 1-800-280-2267 or visiting any Chugach National Forest office or Anchorage Alaska Public Lands Information Center.