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Hiking & Biking Trails
There are miles and miles of excellent hiking and biking trails throughout the Mat-Su Valley. Below is a list of some of the more popular trail systems ranging from moderately easy to difficult.
Moderately Easy:
- West Butte - Palmer
- Snowbird Mine Village - Hatcher Pass
- Byers Lake - Denali State Park
- Crevasse Moraine - Palmer
Moderately Difficult:
- Lazy Mountain - Palmer
- Lower Reed Lake - Hatcher Pass
- Gold Mint Trail - Hatcher Pass
Difficult:
- Matanuska Peak - Palmer
- Upper Reed Lake - Hatcher Pass
- Kesugi Ridge - Denali State Park
We also recommend these guides and resources as additional information sources.
Mountain Bike Alaska: 49 Trails in the 49th State
Author: Richard Larson
55 Ways to the Wilderness in Southcentral Alaska
4th Edition
Authors: Helen D. Nienhueser and John Wolfe Jr.
A Walk-About Guide to Alaska
"A First Person Hike Guide" Vol.3 Palmer Area and Hatcher Pass
Author: Shawn Lyons
Hiking Alaska
Author: Dean Littlepage
Matanuska-Susitna Borough Recreational Services
Alaska Department of Natural Resources, Division of Parks and Outdoor Rec.
Helpful resources
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Maps and more
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Great outdoors
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Denali Flightseeing
Alaska's majestic scenery appears magnified from a Cessna window and the vantage point makes for good… More Info
glaciers
You can see a glacier just about anywhere in Alaska. But in the Mat-Su Valley, you can actually get out… More Info
Alaska Rafting
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Dining in Mat-Su
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The Mat-Su Valley is your place for adventure. From flightseeing Mount McKinley to rafting the Matanuska River, excitement is right around every corner. Spectacular views abound, from mountains to glaciers to wildlife. Conveniently located 35 miles north of Anchorage, your Alaska experience begins when you get to the Mat-Su Valley. Spend a day exploring Hatcher Pass, test your luck fishing or take advantage of the bountiful hiking. The Mat-Su Valley - where Alaska comes to play!
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