Cross-country hiking in these valleys is at or above treeline for easy travel. Varied scenery includes mountains, forests, streams, lakes, and alpine areas. Along trail, reddish-gray, dead trees killed by spruce bark beetle. These trees are a major fire hazard. Be careful with fire.
Wildlife includes moose, caribou, wolves, wolverine, ptarmigan, grouse and marmot.
Hunting for these species is permitted in designated seasons. Fishing for Dolly Varden in Devil's Pass Lake. Review Alaska Department of Fish and Game hunting and fishing regulations. Special Considerations Winter travel is unsafe and not recommended due to potential avalanche hazard beyond Mile 3. Winter storms and whiteouts are frequent above treeline.