Local Hiking Trails
This chart represents just a handful of our many trails. These trails are good for visitors. On all of these trails you must be aware of wildlife, moose, black and brown bears. Bring your camera and binoculars. For more serious climbers books and maps are available in the Soldotna Visitor Center. Nobody should hike unprepared. Water is NOT available along most trails and good hiking shoes are recommended.
| EASY TO MODERATE TRAILS | Length (one-way) | Hiking Time (round trip) | Elevation | Trailhead |
| Egumen Lake | 0.3 miles | 45 minutes | None | Sterling Hwy, M 70.4 |
| Hidden Creek | 1.3 miles | 2 hours | 300 feet | Skilak Lake Rd, M 5.4 |
| Lower Kenai River | 2.3 miles | 2-4 hours | 250 feet | Skilak Lake Rd, M 3.0 |
| Upper Kenai River | 2.8 miles | 3-5 hours | 260 feet | Skilak Lake Rd, M 2.2 |
| Seven Lakes | 4.4 miles | 4-6 hours | 150 feet | Skilak Lake Rd, M 10.3, Sterling Hwy M 68.1 |
| Burney’s Trail | 0.6 miles | 1 hour | 200 feet | Hidden Lake Campground |
| Crescent Creek Trail | 6.5 miles | 6-7 hours | 1,300 feet | Sterling Hwy, M 45 Quartz Creek Road |
| Russian Falls Trail | 2.6 miles | 3-4 hours | 400 feet | Sterling Hwy, M 52 Russian River Campground |
| Tsalteshi Trail System | 0.5-8 miles | Varies | Varies | Sterling Hwy, M 98 Skyview High School |
| MODERATE TRAILS | ||||
| Bear Mountain | 0.8 miles | 2 hours | 400 feet | Skilak Lake Road, M 6.9 |
| Skilak Lookout | 2.0 miles | 3-4 hours | 700 feet | Skilak Lake Road, M 6.3 |
| STRENUOUS TRAILS | ||||
| Fuller Lakes | 2.9 miles | 4-6 hours | 1,400 feet | Sterling Hwy, M 56.9 |
| VERY STRENUOUS TRAILS | ||||
| Skyline | 1.0 miles | 3-5 hours | 1,800 feet | Sterling Hwy, M 61.6 |
