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Palmer and Wasilla

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Recommended Routes in Palmer and Wasilla - 2

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Favorite Westward bound between Matanuska Peak and Lazy Mountain.
Very Difficult

Matanuska Peak Route

9.8 mi 15.8 km 5,348' Up 1630.2 m Up 5,348' Down 1630.09 m Down

Lazy Mo…, AK
Favorite South summit view looking east with new flag in place
Very Difficult

South Pioneer Peak Hike

14.2 mi 22.9 km 7,207' Up 2196.7 m Up 7,207' Down 2196.57 m Down

Butte, AK

Palmer and Wasilla Running

  • 47 Miles 75 Kilometers of Trail
  • 2 Recommended Routes
  • 24 Easy Trails Easy Trails
  • 13 Intermediate Trails Intermediate Trails
  • 9 Difficult Trails Difficult Trails
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Trails in Palmer and Wasilla - 44

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2.0 mi 3.2 km #1Long Lake Connector
Intermediate
Gateway, AK
Intermediate
Gateway, AK
3.0 mi 4.9 km #2Long Lake Loop
Easy
Gateway, AK
Easy
Gateway, AK
1.1 mi 1.8 km #3Bearberry Bluff
Intermediate
Gateway, AK
Intermediate
Gateway, AK
0.4 mi 0.6 km #4Matanuska Lake View Trail
Easy
Gateway, AK
Easy
Gateway, AK
0.3 mi 0.5 km #5Fenceline Trail
Easy
Gateway, AK
Easy
Gateway, AK
4.8 mi 7.7 km #6Pioneer Ridge Austin Helmers Trail
Difficult
Butte, AK
Difficult
Butte, AK
1.2 mi 1.9 km #7West Butte Trail
Difficult
Butte, AK
Difficult
Butte, AK
0.6 mi 1.0 km #8Bodenburg Butte Trail
Intermediate/Difficult
Butte, AK
Intermediate/Difficult
Butte, AK
1.5 mi 2.4 km #9Government Peak - Blueberry Knoll Route
Difficult
Fishhook, AK
Difficult
Fishhook, AK
1.2 mi 1.9 km #10Reflections Lake Trail
Easy
Gateway, AK
Easy
Gateway, AK

Photos of Palmer and Wasilla - 15

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Westward bound between Matanuska Peak and Lazy Mountain.
Mar 22, 2016 near Lazy Mo…, AK
In March, enjoy expansive, snow-covered views from just below the summit on Matanuska Peak.
Mar 16, 2017 near Lazy Mo…, AK
From the offshoot trail looking up at the waterfall
Feb 1, 2018 near Fishhook, AK
Lazy Mountain Summit
May 31, 2018 near Lazy Mo…, AK
4 miles from the start of the trail. 3500' of altitude.
Sep 29, 2020 near Lazy Mo…, AK
Looking toward the summit around 4,000' of elevation.
Sep 29, 2020 near Lazy Mo…, AK
The main trail around the tree line altitude.
Sep 29, 2020 near Lazy Mo…, AK
Lazy Mountain Summit
Mar 7, 2021 near Lazy Mo…, AK