Walking On Alaska's Largest Glacier Is A Bucket List Item You Need To Cross Off
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Have you ever thought about hiking on the largest glaciers in Alaska? It’s easy to compile a long bucket list of things you’d like to accomplish when you live in a wonderful state like this. And with so many things to do and see, it’s pretty impossible to get bored! However, if there’s one thing you should prioritize for the upcoming year, it’s hiking on Alaska’s largest glacier — well, the largest accessible glacier. The magnificence of Matanuska Glacier is one of those things that must be seen to be believed. Boasting miles of hike-able, frozen solid ice, walking on top of this thing is a breathtaking experience you’re bound to remember for the rest of your life.
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Have you hiked on top of one of the largest glaciers in Alaska before? Are you up for this one-of-a-kind experience? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below! For more information, visit the Matanuska Glacier official website. Also, Viator offers winter and summer hiking tours. And while you’re in the area, consider staying at The Hatcher Pass Lodge.
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Here is a list of the 18 best hikes in Alaska. Some of the highlights include the following:
- Flattop Mountain Trail (Anchorage, Alaska): This 3.3-mile loop trail is a challenging route in the beautiful Chugach State Park, which requires a day-use parking pass. Every season is gorgeous here, but the snow can cause other complications, so bring your ice axe and nanospikes for added security in what can be unstable surface areas, especially on the last quarter mile. But making it to the top is worthwhile offering stunning views. This hike begins at the Glen Alps parking area where you'll find two large parking lots with more than 170 parking spaces.
- Thunderbird Falls Trail (Chugiak, Alaska): Now for an easy 1.8-mile out-and-back trail that is also located in Chugach State Park. Hiking in the winter is beautiful with the quiet snow and frozen waterfalls. It's perfect for little ones who can tackle the rolling hills along the way. But watch out for slippery rocks by the water. During any season, it is advised to hike on the lower half of the trail and not just the observation deck to get the best view of the waterfall! The parking lot is located just off the Glenn Highway between Mirror Lake and Eklutna exits.
- Reflections Lake Trail (Palmer, Alaska): Located in the gorgeous Eklutna Historical Park, try this easy 1.1-mile loop trail. This magical place could be a movie set, with a beautiful lake and added views of majestic mountain peaks, the Knik River, and the Matanuska-Susitna Valley. Bring a sack lunch and eat on one of the benches to soak up the sun. Walk along the varied surfaces of boardwalks and bridges passing over interesting marshes with a variety of wildlife on stage.