About
Length (round trip)5 mi
ShapeOut-and-Back
DifficultyHard
Elevation gain2,500 ft up
Typical time3 hr 45 min
TrailheadNabesna Road, mile 36.2
SurfaceCreek bed then open alpine ridge
Best seasonMid-June to early September. The two gravel access roads are long, slow and hard on tyres.
DogsLeashed / limited stretches
What you'll see ⛰️ Summit🌄 Big views🌼 Wildflowers🦌 Wildlife

Mile 36.2 Nabesna Road. Skookum Volcano Trail is 2.5 miles one-way to a beautiful high pass.The trail leads through an extinct, deeply eroded volcanic system with fascinating geology. The elevation at the trailhead is 3,000' and rises to an elevation of 4,800' at the pass. Hikers can explore other routes or expand this hike into a multiple-day trip. At this area along Nabesna Road, the jagged peaks south of the road are dominated by volcanic rocks ejected from the Skookum Creek Volcano. Volcanic Ash and hot gasses formed a fiery cloud which flowed down the flanks of the volcano to produce the tan and light gray rocks. Lava which issued from several volcanic vents flowed downslope and solidified to produce the more massive pinkish-tan and rust colored rocks. Radioactive dating of these rocks by USGS investigators shows that Skookum Creek Volcano was active between two and four million years ago. Deep canyons and steep slopes show that erosion has been very effective in wearing down the land during the last two million years. Latitude: 62.51268869904652 Longitude: -143.23236345229557

Tips
The best day hike on the Nabesna Road side. Follow the creek bed, then climb to the pass. Dall sheep are usually on the slopes above. No marked trail above treeline.
Location

Nabesna Road, mile 36.2

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