Bodenburg Butte

3257 Old Bodenburg Butte Trail, Palmer, AK

This trail was made fairly recently. It takes you up "The Butte," a tip of an old, small mountain in the center of the vast Matanuska/Knik Glacier ... Read More

Matanuska Lakes State Recreation Area

4376 S. Glenn Highway, Palmer, AK

Matanuska Lakes State Recreation Area (formerly Kepler-Bradley) is a popular fishing, hiking and biking park. This popular state park comprises sev... Read More

Summit Lake Recreational Site

Mile 19.2 Hatcher Pass Road, Palmer, AK

Summit Lake State Recreation Site is located at mile 19.6 Hatcher Pass Road, approximately 2 miles past the Independence Mine State Historic Park t... Read More

Matanuska Peak Trail

South end Smith Road. From Palmer- go east on the Old Glenn Highway, Palmer, AK

The Matanuska Peak Trail follows a 5 foot wide, gravel road during the first 800 feet after which the trail ... Read More

Reed Lakes Trail

Hatcher Pass Road, Palmer, AK

Reed Lakes Trailhead is located 19 miles north of Palmer on the Glenn Hwy. to Fishhook Willow Road. Moderate hike, 3 miles to lower lake. Boulder r... Read More

Pioneer Ridge

19994 Birch Hill Dr, Palmer, AK

Hatcher Pass East Management Area

Hatcher Pass Road, Willow, AK

The 300,000 acre Hatcher Pass Management Area primarily consists of mountainous terrain in the Talkeetna Mountain Range that climb from the 1000 ft... Read More

Twin Peaks Trail

38821 Ekultna Lake Road, Anchorage, AK

This well-maintained trail is popular because of its easy access to good views of the entire Eklutna Valley. It begins at the parking lot, crosses ... Read More

Thunder Bird Falls

Mile 25, Old Glenn Hwy, Chugiak, AK

After a brief uphill section, the trail skirts the edge of a canyon and private property to take you to a recently refurbished viewing deck. From t... Read More

Mount Eklutna and Bear Mountain

25069 Sierra Mesa Cir, Chugiak, AK

Surprise Cove State Marine Park

Western side of the mouth of Cochrane Bay, Chugach, AK

Surprise Cove State Marine Park is located on the western side of the mouth of Cochrane Bay. There are many recreational opportunities and it is on... Read More

Historic Iditarod - Crow Pass Trail

Eagle River Road, Anchorage, AK

This hike is moderately difficult, with some scrambling and river fording. Prepared beginners can traverse the trail over a few days, as there are ... Read More

South Fork of Eagle River

Hiland Road to mile 7.5, then right, follow signs 0.5 mile to trailhead., Eagle River, AK

Trailhead provides access to Eagle and Symphony Lakes; trail leads up valley providing excellent views of the South Fork drainage. Access to Hunter... Read More

Eagle River Valley Trail

Mile 12 Eagle River Road, Eagle River, AK

This trail starts out on a boardwalk, but shortly afterwards turns onto a trail that traverses the right side of the valley as you head away from t... Read More

Rendezvous Peak

Ski Bowl Rd, Anchorage, AK

Winner Creek Trail

Tram Cir, Girdwood, AK

An access trail to the Iditarod, this Forest Service trail leads to the Winner Creek Gorge. The first 0.7 mile, starting from behind the tram build... Read More

Alyeska Ski Resort

1000 Arlberg Avenue, Girdwood, AK

Alyeska Resort is Alaska's premier year-round destination featuring the 304-room Hotel Alyeska. Located just 40 miles from Anchorage and Ted Steven... Read More

Williwaw Lakes Trail and The Ballpark

, Anchorage, AK

Long day hike or backpacking destination. Several alpine lakes in beautiful valley. Open alpine invites exploring. Lakes can also be accessed via t... Read More

Wolverine Peak

Prospect Heights Trailhead, Mile 2 of Near Point Trail, Anchorage, AK

Mountain summit with views of the Alaska Range, Williwaw Lakes, Cook Inlet, and Anchorage. Berry picking in fall. Read More

Hidden Lake, The Ramp, and The Wedge

MP 1240 Alaska Hwy, Anchorage, AK

Hidden Lake Trail (MP 1240 Alaska Hwy.) is a one-mile, planked trail through deciduous and lowland forest to a lake stocked with rainbow trout. No ... Read More

Best Hiking Trails around Palmer, AK