Perhaps I was a bit premature with the last post since we got another day of summer today. DeAnna and I went somewhere we haven't been yet - top of Eagle Crest. Although you can't find this information in the trail guides, you can take the service road from the lodge to the top of Eagle Crest. It is 1400' elevation gain, probably over about 2 miles, and takes about 1.5-2 hours to walk up it. Once at the top of the lift, you can continue behind it on trails that lead to spectacular views of the channel, and even Admiralty Island. I did not know this when I went up, so it was a very nice treat. From the top, the trails are only about another 1/2 mile and few hundred feet gain. This hike is a great one to do if you want the views but don't have all day to hike one of the other mountains from sea level.
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