Gasline Trail

The feel

Gasline climbs through forest from the Prospect Heights trailhead at 1070 ft to the Powerline Trail junction at 2108 ft, with city views. It is a point-to-point route of 3 miles that gains about 1,000 feet or more along the way, rated moderate.

The trail is shared with bikes and skiers, so expect to step aside for riders. Moose frequent these hillside trails, and the park asks that you do not approach wildlife.

What to expect

Route and terrain

Point-to-point, 3 miles, with about 1177 ft of gain through forest to the Powerline Trail junction.

Time

About 2 hours.

Parking

The trail is reached from the Prospect Heights trailhead. Gasline can also be reached from Glen Alps by way of the Powerline Trail, and from Upper Huffman by way of Silver Fern.

Fees and passes

$5 day use at the state park trailhead; a parking pass is accepted.

Dogs

Pets must be on a leash in the trailhead parking lot and under control on the trail.

Hazards

Moose frequent the trail, so do not approach wildlife. The trail is shared with bikes.

Season and access

Open to hiking, biking and skiing.

Mingo says

Bikes are allowed from Prospect Heights to the Indian Trailhead. Keep to the side and stay alert for riders.

Before you go

• Bring $5 for day use or a Chugach State Park parking pass.
• Keep your dog leashed in the parking lot.
• Call Chugach State Park Headquarters at (907) 345-5014 with questions.

Written October 2026. Sources are listed at the end of this page.