DiscoverPlaces to seeUnited StatesAlaskaMatanuska-Susitna BoroughLazy Mountain
Lazy Mountain Trail (direct route)
DiscoverPlaces to seeUnited StatesAlaskaMatanuska-Susitna BoroughLazy Mountain
Lazy Mountain Trail (direct route)
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Lisa
September 20, 2023
Running
Are you a total badass with calves, quads, and buns of steel, and the mental fortitude of a honey badger? If you can honestly (or hopefully) answer yes to that question, you might enjoy running the direct route up Lazy Mountain. It's exhilarating, no doubt, but also known for shredding your calves, quads, and glutes. The trail is also quite eroded, so you'll need trail running shoes with great traction — especially on the way down.
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Distance 1.64 km
Uphill 0 m
Downhill 480 m
Location: Lazy Mountain, Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska, United States