쉬운 마타누스카-수시트나 자치구 하이킹 및 워킹 코스

Ascending Hatch Peak from the east is a pretty easy hike up a narrow ridge trail. If you choose to make a full loop and continue back down into the bowl along the western ridgeline, be prepared for hiking on big pieces of loose rock and large, jagged scree.

A short and relatively challenging hike with a breathtaking view of the Matanuska Glacier! A must on Route 1! The hike starts below the AT&T mast. There is a gravel parking lot there. The barrier says no entry. If you find a phone number, just give AT&T a quick call and let them know that you want to do the hike up Lions Head - that's what I read in various hiking recommendations. (We didn't see a sign with a phone number and just went.) The hike is very steep and at times quite muddy. Hiking poles can be very helpful. The climb is rewarded with a spectacular view of the huge Matanuska Glacier. Due to the steepness, I would recommend planning 2-3 hours depending on your fitness level.

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).

Matanuska Lakes State Recreation Area is just one part of the huge swath of green space known as the Matanuska Greenbelt. There are several trailheads accessible to the south of Long Lake, a loop trail around Long Lake itself, and tie-ins with other parts of the Matanuska Greenbelt trail system, including the Crevasse Moraine trail system to the north.

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.)

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.

At just 874 feet (266 m) in elevation, you might not expect much from Bodenburg Butte. But it sits like an island in the middle of flat farmland, so climbing up to the rocky top of the butte — via a trail that is roughly 25% stairs — provides really beautiful views of the lush farmland around you and the nearby mountains.

The Matanuska Lakes State Recreation Area is located behind the city. There are many beautiful lakes, accessible both in summer and winter with the right equipment.