Chugach National Forest

Chugach National Forest is America’s second-largest national forest and Alaska’s backyard playground. Nearly 7 million acres of glaciers, temperate rainforest, and rugged coastline just outside Anchorage. This is where mountains meet ocean, where brown bears fish for salmon, and where you can ski, paddle, and climb without ever seeing a permit queue. Chugach works hard—providing water, wildlife habitat, and endless adventure. Show up for the forest that shows up every day.