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Hatcher Pass (April Bowl Trailhead)

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Hatcher Pass (April Bowl Trailhead)

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Hatcher Pass (April Bowl Trailhead)

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    Location: Willow, Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska, United States

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

    1.99km

    00:41

    110m

    110m

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

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

    11.5km

    04:22

    800m

    800m

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

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    3. Hatch Peak – April Bowl loop from Sutton

    3.69km

    01:24

    260m

    260m

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

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    July 26, 2023

    A small sign marks the actual pass here, and there is a small parking area with just enough room for a few cars. Just on the other side of the gravel road you'll find a trailhead for the family-friendly hike up to April Bowl, which in a normal year contains three small lakes. If you're feeling rugged, you can also hike up a rocky ridgeline to the obvious summit of Hatch Peak, which looms over the bowl.

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      Elevation 1,170 m

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      Location: Willow, Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska, United States

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