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Matanuska-Susitna Borough

Talkeetna Mountains

Matanuska-Susitna Borough

Talkeetna Mountains

The best walks and hikes in the Talkeetna Mountains

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Want to go hiking in the Talkeetna Mountains? In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of hikes and walking routes in the Talkeetna Mountains to bring you the best hiking routes in the region. To see which of our walks in the Talkeetna Mountains is the right one for you, browse real tips and photos uploaded by other hikers—and see what they had to say about each walk.

Last updated: November 27, 2025

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1. Gold Cord Lake from lower parking lot — Hatcher Pass

6.03km

01:56

270m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. April Bowl (Hatch Peak) — Hatcher Pass State Recreation Area

1.99km

00:41

110m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Lane Glacier via the Lane Basin Trail — Sutton

8.90km

03:26

630m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Government Peak via Summit Lake — Hatcher Pass State Recreation Area

11.5km

04:22

800m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Rae-Wallace Trail — Hatcher Pass

4.01km

01:26

250m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Lower Reed Lake loop from Sutton

11.1km

03:38

490m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Gold Cord Lake loop from Sutton

3.31km

01:05

150m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Valley Giants Educational Sign – View of Mendenhall Glacier loop from Sutton

1.96km

00:34

50m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Hatch Peak – April Bowl loop from Sutton

3.69km

01:24

260m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Hiking loop from Sutton

4.74km

01:26

170m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best walks and hikes in the Talkeetna Mountains

1. Gold Cord Lake from lower parking lot — Hatcher Pass

2. April Bowl (Hatch Peak) — Hatcher Pass State Recreation Area

3. Lane Glacier via the Lane Basin Trail — Sutton

4. Government Peak via Summit Lake — Hatcher Pass State Recreation Area

5. Rae-Wallace Trail — Hatcher Pass

6. Lower Reed Lake loop from Sutton

7. Gold Cord Lake loop from Sutton

8. Valley Giants Educational Sign – View of Mendenhall Glacier loop from Sutton

9. Hatch Peak – April Bowl loop from Sutton

10. Hiking loop from Sutton

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