Mantanuska Summit Excursion
Wonderful excursion up, up and away
Hiking Difficult
- Distance
- 18 km
- Ascent
- 1.7 km
- Descent
- 1.7 km
- Duration
- 6-7 hrs
- Low Point
- 151 m
- High Point
- 1.8 km
- Gradient
- 32˚
Challenging 10 miles out and back trail with the last 0.5 miles being scree filled, steep incline requiring small bouldering and loose footing. View from the top delivers view of the Chugach (to the south and east) and Talkeetna (to the west) mountain ranges, with views of Palmer and farming lands nestled in the flatlands below
Difficulty
Difficult
Hiking trails where obstacles such as rocks or roots are prevalent. Some obstacles can require care to step over or around. At times, the trail can be worn and eroded. The grade of the trail is generally quite steep, and can often lead to strenuous hiking.
Medium Exposure
The trail contains some obstacles such as outcroppings and rock which could cause injury.
Remoteness
Close to help in case of emergency.
Best time to visit
Features
- Alpine
- Wildlife
- Picturesque
- Summit Hike
- Dog friendly
- Wild flowers
- Water features