Building Hours October-April

Friday-Sunday, 10am-5pm

Trails are always open!

Photo:  Colin Tyler Photography.

Dick Griffith Challenge

& Packrafftle

This year marks our 30th anniversary, and we want to make it truly meaningful. To honor this milestone, we want to boost the Dick Griffith Challenge, a special campaign to give back to the community that has supported us for three decades.

Here’s how you can join the celebration:

1️⃣ Donate in honor of 30 years: we’re inviting 30 dedicated supporters to step up and make a donation in honor of our 30 years. Your gift will help continue the legacy of impact that Dick Griffith championed and ensure we can keep making a difference for years to come. 

2️⃣ Help us sell at least 30 more Packrafftle tickets – bring fun and excitement to our milestone celebration! Buy one ticket, or increase your odds and buy 30!

THIS SUNDAY!

2/22/26, 3pm

@ Odd Man Rush Brewing

HER DENALI SOLO: A WOMAN ALONE ON NORTH AMERICA'S HIGHEST PEAK 

Join us at Odd Man Rush Brewing, where Norma Jean Bowers, the first woman to complete a solo summit of Denali, will present a brief slideshow of her 1990 adventure, answer your questions, and sign books with author Chris Lundgren. Her Denali Solo: A Woman Alone on North America’s Highest Peak is just out from Epicenter Press. 

Honoring

Dick Griffith

It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Dick Griffith, a beloved friend, mentor, and tireless supporter of the Eagle River Nature Center. Dick’s life was defined by adventure, generosity, and a commitment to preserving and celebrating the natural world. His legacy lives on in the trails he built, the projects he inspired, and the countless lives he touched. We honor his memory and the remarkable impact he had on our community.

You’ll discover the beauty of the Eagle River Valley as you begin your drive along Eagle River Road. Residential areas will give way to breathtaking views of glacially-carved mountains. At Mile 12 you will reach the log cabin nature center – a threshold for connecting to the ever-changing landscape beyond. The Nature Center is operated by a small, grass roots non-profit organization. We hope you'll visit us and take some time to enjoy the trails and programs we offer. 

The Eagle River Nature Center

Building Hours

May thru September:

Wednesday-Sunday, 10am-5pm

October thru April:

 Friday-Sunday, 10am-5pm

WE DO NOT have a public access WIFI.

Cell reception depends on your carrier. We do have a free public use phone outside the front door (local calls only) and you may request use of inside phone for local calls when we are open.

User Fees

• $5/vehicle for 24 hours
• 15-passenger vans: $15
• Buses: $30

Fee station located by the front door. You can pay by credit card or exact cash (sorry, no change given). 

Our main parking lot has limited parking area for RV's and vehicles with trailers. Our lower parking lot and overflow parking lots are NOT suitable for RV's or trailers. Please DO NOT park along Eagle River Road or side streets where "NO PARKING" is indicated - you may receive a ticket. You can park further down Eagle River Road where there are no signs.

Trail Access

• Trails are accessible 24/7.
• Foot traffic only - no bicycles allowed (except in the WINTER - fat tire bike exception).
• Trail maps are located at the front door of the Nature Center, inside when open, or you can print a map from the website.
  

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