KMTA Trails
The KMTA National Heritage Area encompasses a mosaic of public lands, including Chugach and Caines Head State Parks, the Chugach National Forest, and Kenai Fjords National Park.
These areas are home to some of the state’s most beautiful and beloved trails, and opportunities abound for users of every kind. Running through the heart of the Heritage Area is the 120-mile Southern Trek of the Iditarod National Historic Trail, a system of over 2,000 trail miles that stretches from Seward to Nome. Check out the resources below to learn more about our trails, and maybe even find a little inspiration for your next trip – adventures big and small can be found in the KMTA.
Iditarod National Historic Trail
The Iditarod National Historic Trail (INHT), designated by Congress in 1978, is one of only 21 trails across America that have been honored as National Historic Trails. The primary route of the INHT Southern Trek follows the Alaska Railroad corridor from Seward to Girdwood and is paralleled by over 100 miles of multi-use trails connecting Resurrection Bay to Turnagain Arm, Prince William Sound, and the northern Chugach Mountains.
Winter Recreation
The fun doesn’t end in the KMTA when the snow falls! There is an abundance of winter recreation opportunities, with many areas maintained by community volunteers. The region is also home to the Chugach Avalanche Center, which issues daily winter recreation forecasts. Check out the resources below to learn more and plan your next adventure.
Explore the KMTA Geotrail
Discover the KMTA GeoTrail, a series of 23 geocaches within the Kenai Mountain-Turnagain Arm National Heritage Area. The trail includes 16 traditional caches, 4 multi-caches, 2 puzzle caches, and an Earthcache, plus a bonus cache linked to an Adventure Lab series in Seward.
Download the Passport and map, find the geocaches, and record each unique “code word” in your Passport. Find 20 geocaches to purchase a special Geocoin, or find all 23 to earn a free Pathtag!
Visit the KMTA GeoTrail website for full details and instructions on getting your Passport. Happy caching!
