탈키트나 산맥 최고의 워킹 & 하이킹 경로

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.

Mountain biking beyond this point is not recommended, as the trail narrows significantly and becomes rocky and technical. There is a bridge over the stream here, and it makes for a great spot to chill before either turning around or continuing on foot to the Mint Hut. https://www.komoot.com/highlight/6090010 Check avalanche danger in Hatcher Pass before embarking on this journey, as the area is prone to avalanches, particularly in the winter and spring months.

Technically this is the trailhead for Eska Falls, and from here the trail becomes a fun, swooping singletrack. But the approach road to get here is rarely maintained and ranges from sketchy to "thou shall not pass" in drivability for most vehicles, so it makes good sense — and a good warm-up — to bike here from an easy parking spot shortly after the pavement ends. This is a popular hiking trail too, so please watch out for slower-moving people on foot.

The Mint Hut was built in 1971 at this scenic spot in the upper Mint Valley, a gateway to the majestic Talkeetna Mountains. The hut can be used as a place to rest before starting your journey back, and staying there overnight is permitted on a first-come first-serve basis. The Mint Hut is managed by the Mountaineering Club of Alaska (MCA) and visitors are required to pay for an MCA membership before spending the night here.

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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