TRAILS

Eveline State Recreational Site (2.5 mi/4 km)

The Eveline State Recreational Site trails are managed by the Kachemak Nordic Ski Club through a special user agreement with Parks.

Trailhead parking is located 1.5 miles past McNeil Canyon Elementary School, off Alpine Meadows Drive. The 80-acre SRS boasts a developing network of scenic trails traversing mostly gentle terrain. In winter, the Eveline system is connected to the McNeil Canyon School system by a 1.6 km trail at the SW corner of the perimeter loop; and to the Wolf Ridge system with a 0.5 km trail at the NW corner of the perimeter loop. The 2 km Alpine Meadows Loop around the perimeter provides scenic views of rolling hills, Kachemak Bay, the Kenai Mountains and some of the very best views of Doroshin and Portlock Glaciers you will find anywhere. An outhouse and picnic tables are available. A separate signed snowshoe trail and a small sledding hill are being developed. Snowshoers and dogs are welcome, however, please do not walk on the groomed ski trails, and be aware of fast approaching skiers, especially on hills and around blind corners.

Eveline SRS is part of the Alaska State Parks system, but is managed by KNSC. It is adjacent to private land, so please do not venture off the trails without permission from the neighbors. Sections are maintained for spectacular wildflower hiking in the summer. Also in the summer, a short loop to the viewing platform and picnic table has been developed as a wheelchair accessible trail.

Trail map