Part of a Cooper Landing day or overnight, from either property
Tier B · Cooper Landing Hiking
Slaughter Ridge Trail
Slaughter Ridge Trail is one of the more physically demanding short hikes in the Cooper Landing area — extremely steep, roughly 4.6 miles round trip per secondary sources with about 2,700 feet of gain, on loose rocky terrain, with panoramic Kenai Lake and mountain views as the payoff. Trailhead parking is limited.
Who this suits
Strong, experienced hikers comfortable with loose rock and sustained steep grade — not a casual or family outing.
A plan that works
- Set expectations on footing and grade — loose rocky terrain on a short but extremely steep climb.
- Mention limited trailhead parking, especially in peak season.
Drive and timing, honestly
- Above Cooper Landing. No drive time is stated — none has been measured from either property.
- A demanding half day.
What we won’t promise
- We do not state one authoritative mileage/elevation figure — secondary sources vary.
- We cannot promise current trail conditions and loose-rock footing, or current trailhead parking status.
Practical notes
- One of the more physically demanding short hikes in the Cooper Landing area.
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