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Girdwood, Alaska: Hand Tram Across Canyon (Closed)

In the town of Girdwood there is a Hand Tram that allows you to pull yourself over a canyon. Reported taken out of service in 2023.

Directions:
Take the Crow Creek Rd until you come to a circular pull out, and then follow the trail. Near Crow Creek Mine.
Hours:
Reported taken out of service in 2023.
Admission:
Free.
Status:
Closed

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Hand Tram Across Canyon

Currently the Hand Tram is out of service and the current plan is to replace it with a bridge.

[Gerald Stanfill, 05/17/2023]
Hand Tram Across Canyon

If you get to Crow Creek mine, you went too far. You want to find Winner Creek trail. Only open May to September.

[Donna and Bill Blum, 04/21/2019]
Hand Tram Across Canyon

Requires a bit of a walk on a dirt trail in the woods but 100% worth the detour. Best hidden gem I've found on Roadside America yet!

[Adventures Of Cluckleberry Hen, 06/28/2017]

End platform of tram with a single cage ready to be hand-pulled across a canyon.

Hand Tram Across Canyon

In the town of Girdwood there is a Hand Tram you pull yourself over a canyon.

[Adam Scott Lankford, 01/27/2012]

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