The Eagles river is a 40 miles long stream heading out from Eagles glacier. The Eagle River Nature Center near the river aims to raise environmental awareness as well as help people have fun in the surrounding outdoors. There are four major trails in the area; Rodak Nature Trail (three quarters of a mile), Albert Loop Trail (3 miles), Dew Mound Trail (upto 6 miles), Historic Iditarod (a 25 mile long trail with nearly every kind of Alaskan landscape imaginable). The trails are always open. Also, visit the popular attractions in the city by following Anchorage itinerary 3 days.

• Paid parking is available.
• Commercial filming and photography needs permits from Chugach State Park.
• Check center website for upcoming events.
• Contact the center or check the website for times and prices of yurt, cabin, equipment and campsite rentals.

• Programmes are usually free, unless otherwise noted.
• Group programmes are usually paid: $1/person + $5 parking fee.

• Closed on most major holidays, check website.
• October – April: Closed Monday-Thursday, except groups by appointment.

• By local taxi from city centre.

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