マタヌスカ-スシトナ自治区のおすすめランニングルート

From Bodenburg Butte you have a great 360° view of the surrounding mountains and the Knik Glacier, which feeds the Knik River of the same name. The butte itself was also formed by glacial activity. The panoramic view is definitely worth the strenuous climb (including a staircase with 527 steps).

This park is arguably most famous for its enormous "Wonderland" playground for kids. There is plenty here for all ages though, including volleyball, basketball and tennis courts, a skate park, a BMX track, a bocce court and an outdoor amphitheater. The trails here also connect into the wider network of roadside trails throughout Wasilla, so it's a great place to start or end a run of any length.

Often described as a bike path, this paved trail is open to walkers and runners too. It mostly runs right alongside the street, with only a very narrow strip of grass to divide them. Don't forget to look up at the skyline around you every so often — it's full of staggeringly beautiful mountains.

This bridge across the mighty Matanuska River is dedicated solely to foot and bike traffic. The water's generally murky appearance and sometimes lovely coloring (depending on the light) comes from tiny silt particles that were ground up by the Matanuska Glacier and eventually make their way downstream.

This historic train depot now doubles as a community center and can be rented out for special events including concerts. There's also a nice green space around it, and a pathway that gives you a chance to run away from the road for a while.

If you like running stairs, this is the destination for you. The trail up this 874 feet (266 m) butte has hundreds of stairs on it. It's also very popular with hikers and has very little room to pass, so if you're planning to run you might want to aim for a less-crowded time of day. (During the day on weekdays is usually a fairly safe bet. This trail is almost never entirely empty, but it's less likely to be crowded during the day.)

This trail is part boardwalk and part dirt. It's a great spot for beginning trail runners or anyone pushing a stroller. If you want a break, watch for the multi-level observation tower that sits about halfway around the lake. It's a great place for spotting wildlife that might be in the area.

The first part of this wildly popular hiking trail is good for running too, with mostly solid dirt tread and enough rocks or streams across to make it feel interesting, but not turn into a full-on steeplechase. Soon after the trail starts up a steep ridge, though, it enters a massive, jungle-gym-like field of boulders that would thwart even the most seasoned of runners. (You could drop out of a run and hike your way through the boulders to continue past this point, if you so desire.)