Ray Clapp Trail

The feel

A nicely cleared, graded gravel trail climbs gradually through birch, spruce and alder, with creekside stretches along the way. It was built for public access as part of the Stream Hill Park subdivision, and it is named for Ray Clapp, who loved it and did much of the land development construction there.

Moose, black bear, spruce hens and porcupines can turn up on the path. At the top, the loop back down the road of the estate means you can return on the same path or turn right at a private drive and walk the road to your car.

What to expect

Route and terrain

Out and back, 1.1 miles total, with 231 ft of gain; 0.55 mile one way, from 173 ft at the start to 404 ft at the end. Easy, gradual uphill on a well-maintained gravel trail.

Time

About 20 minutes one way.

Parking

A parking area on the left after you turn onto Compass Drive in the Stream Hill Park subdivision. Do not block the mailboxes at the south end.

Dogs

Allowed.

Kids

Rated easy.

Hazards

Moose and black bear are possible, so be moose and bear aware.

Season and access

Open for hiking in all seasons. From East End Road, go 1.2 miles and turn left onto Compass Drive. Easements are not formally in place, so respect private property.

Mingo says

Aim for the top, where the views open out to Homer, Kachemak Bay and the surrounding mountains. The trail is open in all seasons.

Before you go

• Take East End Road 1.2 miles and turn left onto Compass Drive; the bridge where the gravel trail starts is at the north end.
• Respect private property, because the property owners are amenable to hikers but easements are not formally in place.
• Stay moose and bear aware the whole way.

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