About Liberty Falls Trail
This 17 (b) easement trail is an excellent, but fairly steep hiking trail. This 1-mile-long trail provides excellent views of the Wrangell Mountains and the Copper River.
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Liberty Falls Trail
Chitina, Alaska · Valdez-Cordova County
This 17 (b) easement trail is an excellent, but fairly steep hiking trail. This 1-mile-long trail provides excellent views of the Wrangell Mountains and the Copper River.
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Weather at Liberty Falls Trail
Live forecast for the park. Plan your visit accordingly.
Today
Snow Showers
41°/31°
💧 17%🌬 6mph
↑ 7:48 AM ↓ 7:04 PM
Sat
Snow Showers
39°/30°
💧 35%🌬 5mph
↑ 7:50 AM ↓ 7:01 PM
Sun
Heavy Snow Showers
44°/36°
💧 76%🌬 6mph
↑ 7:53 AM ↓ 6:58 PM
Mon
Drizzle
46°/38°
💧 56%🌬 6mph
↑ 7:55 AM ↓ 6:55 PM
Tue
Light Drizzle
48°/37°
💧 34%🌬 6mph
↑ 7:58 AM ↓ 6:52 PM
Forecast data © Open-Meteo. Refreshed every 6 hours. Always check the most recent forecast before heading out.
How to Get There
Access the trail at MP 23.5 S. Edgerton Hwy.
Driving directions (Google Maps) →Plan Your Visit to Liberty Falls Trail
Heading to Liberty Falls Trail? A few things to know before you go:
- Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
- Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
- Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
- Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
- Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go
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