Palmer

My sister and I with her dog did this great adventure after completing a Star Wars marathon and being pretty lazy on the couch. We wanted to get up and move our bodies, so we decided to check out this summit hike that ironically was named Lazy Mountain. This is a great hike for those that want a challenge. While it might be called Lazy Mountain, it is not for the those who want just a leisure w...

W Butte Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Palmer, Alaska.

Plumley-Maud Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see local wildlife located near Palmer, Alaska.

Bodenburg Butte is a loop trail where you may see local wildlife located near Palmer, Alaska.

Knik Glacier via Jim Creek is an out-and-back trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Palmer, Alaska.

Blueberry Knoll is an out-and-back trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Palmer, Alaska.

Starting at less than 200ft above sea level, the trail starts off steep and never lets up. It climbs through forest until you are at about 2000ft. The trail gets muddy as the ground thaws and becomes very slick. The vegetation thins out as the elevation increases and the trail begins to cut back and forth through shrubs and berry bushes. There are several picnic tables along the way to stop and...

Marmot Mountain is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Palmer, Alaska.

Start your adventure by driving 1.5 hours north of Anchorage to the Gold Mint Trailhead about 20 mins away from the town of Palmer. Pay for parking, there is a day fee and a camping (choose either depending on your ambitions).  This trail can be broken down in four (unequal) sections.  The easy section (up until mile 4)The bush wacky section (the part where you'll be spending most of your time ...