Winner Creek Trail & Hand Tram
Winner Creek Trail
Wind through temperate rainforest to Winner Creek Gorge, where you cross the rushing water on a hand-pulled tram. It's Girdwood's most popular trail.
The trail starts behind the Alyeska Hotel. Boardwalks lead through rainforest of towering hemlock and spruce for about 4 km to Winner Creek Gorge, where you can look down at the rushing water from a wooden bridge. Above the gorge is a hand-operated tram. Visitors pull the rope themselves to cross, and it's this trail's signature experience. The round trip takes about 2 to 3 hours. The terrain is gentle and suits families. Paths are slippery after rain, and you should stay alert for bears.
Opening hours
All day (summer and autumn)
Nearby sights
- Crow Creek Mine
- Alyeska Nordic Spa
- Girdwood & Alyeska Resort
- Crow Pass Trail
- Virgin Creek Falls
- Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
- Spencer Glacier Whistle Stop
- Bird Point