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

Connects with Devil's Pass Trail for a 28 mile trip to Devil's Pass trailhead.  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.

Recreational Opportunities
Popular for hiking, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling with scenic vistas, waterfall, lakes and streams.  Spruce/aspen at lower elevations grading into tundra with wildflowers.  Day hike to Juneau Creek Fails, 4.5 miles from trailhead.  Trout Lake, Romig, Juneau Lake, Swan Lake or Devil’s Pass Cabins (7, 9, 9.5, 13, 18 miles from trailhead) offer potential multi-day trips.  Several campsites located along trail.

Surrounding trail. reddish-gray, dead trees killed by spruce
bark beetle.  These trees are a major fire hazard.  Wildlife
includes moose, bear, wolves, Dall sheep, mountain goats and grouse.  Hunting for these species is permitted in designated seasons.  Fishing for Dolly Varden, rainbow, grayling in Juneau Creek; whitefish, rainbow/lake trout in Trout Lake; whitefish, burbot, grayling, rainbow/lake trout in Juneau Lake; Dolly Varden, sockeye salmon, rainbow in Swan Lake.  Dolly Varden, rainbow, sockeye, silver, pink salmon in Kenai River (closed to king salmon).  Sockeye spawn in Swan Lake outlets during mid-July and Aug.  Review Alaska Department of Fish and Game hunting and fishing regulations.

Special Considerations
The trail from the trailhead is not recommended for winter use by snowmobile due to steep narrow sidehills.  When traveling by snowmobile travel to mile 47.7 of the Sterling Highway, then onto Bean Creek Road (same road to Kenai Princess Lodge).  Travel 1 mile to parking area and then 1 1/4 mile up the unplowed, gated road east of the parking lot (Slaughter Ridge Road), and then continue 2 miles to the junction of the Resurrection Pass Trail.

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 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.