Trail usually packed for winter walkers, skiing. Many wildlife tracks. See Special Features for shorter hike options along this trail. Easy to difficult. Mining ruins, spectacular views of peaks, glaciers.
Excellent day hikes from either end or spend a few days and hike trail length.
Unbridged stream and river crossings can be difficult. This area closed to hunting, rich in wildlife - moose, beaver, bears, sheep, eagles. Skiing on river surface, gravel bars upvalley is often very good, avalanche free, overflow prone. Eagle River Road, mile 7.4, North Fork access. Cross bridge over North Fork to reach main fork of Eagle River.