April Bowl is a shallow tundra basin that, in a typical year, contains three small lakes. It's also a great place to see ptarmigan (Alaska's state bird), and if you walk to the edges of the bowl you get some pretty views of the mountains around you. If you want to keep hiking, you can follow a rough trail up the ridgeline of Hatch Peak, which looms over the bowl.

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April Bowl Trail

1.99km

00:41

110m

Hike the easy 1.2-mile April Bowl Trail in Hatcher Pass for stunning alpine views, blue lakes, and wildlife in just 41 minutes.

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April Bowl to Government Peak

11.5km

04:22

800m

Hike the 7.1-mile April Bowl to Government Peak trail in Hatcher Pass for moderate difficulty, 2618 feet of gain, and alpine views.

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Hatch Peak – April Bowl loop from Summit Lake State Recreation Site

3.69km

01:24

260m

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

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Distance 326 m

Uphill 10 m

Downhill 20 m

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

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Roadside trailhead (Gold Cord Lake & Independence Mine)

Hatcher Pass (April Bowl Trailhead)

Hatcher Pass

Rae-Wallace Mine Trail

Thunderbird Falls

Mint Hut

Thunder Bird Creek Trail

Hatch Peak

Fern Meadow

Reflections Lake Trail

Government Peak

View of the Talkeetna Mountains

April Bowl

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April Bowl Trail

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April Bowl to Government Peak

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Hatch Peak – April Bowl loop from Summit Lake State Recreation Site

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