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| Last Updated: October 16, 2007 | ||
Difficulty |
As easy as walking on ice. | |
Connects With |
None | |
Miles One Way |
About a 1/2 mile to the glacier and then it's mainly walking around. | |
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100; This hike isn't
in the guide books so here's the official directions: Take the Glenn Highway just past the Matanuska Glacier Rest Stop (about mile 100). You will see a small grocery store on your right with a road just after it. Take a right on that road and head down into the valley. It is rough and steep and a bit harrowing but otherwise fine. Continue across the valley and over the bridge. A little ways from the bridge you will see a store. Get your tickets there and continue down the road to the trailhead. |
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General Vicinity |
Matanuska Valley | |
Season |
May to September | |
Description |
This isn't a true hike
per se, but if you want to explore a glacier without having to rent a guide
and be attached to someone with a rope, this is the place. What can I say? It's a really cool thing to do and it |
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Important Information |
You are on private
property and as such, the owner charges January 16, 2007: While proofing this page, I noticed the above link is now owned by someone else. Seems strange and I'm not sure if someone is still there charging a fee. August 18, 2007: There is indeed a new owner and they have increased the fee to $15; "pretty steep" as one anonymous contributor told me. I agree. I went last month. Not only are they charging way too much, I also got a lot of attitude from "Miss Thang" inside the office. Frankly, I can no longer recommend this hike until the new owners get their S*** together and stop acting like greedy bloodsuckers. A little nicer customer service wouldn't hurt either! Until then, go to Exit Glacier and/or Worthington Glacier. ***** The following was submitted by Gary: I thought you might like an update on the fee situation (The entrance fee is $15.00 for adults;$12.50 for seniors; students& Military are $10.00 and children 6-12 are $5.00, under 6 are free.) - about which I share your distain. It's also interesting the new website doesn't mention this cost or that this is a private enterprise. It's presented to give the impression of a public venue, e.g., state or federal park. Love your site. Thanks for taking
the effort. Bring some kind of
pole or walking stick. |
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Etc. |
Before you head down,
have lunch in the rest stop just before the turnoff. You'll catch a gorgeous view of the glacier
and the valley. The campground is an excellent locale but spots,
first come-first serve, go quickly. If you'd like to educate yourself about glaciers and their awesome power, please visit All About Glaciers, a great introductory website. |
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