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Mountains:
photo archive and race descriptions of Matanuska Peak Challenge
and Crow Pass Crossing mountain marathon originally posted on
FuriousM.com (2006)
Climb
The Butte, 881 feet above sea level. The trail is steep but
you are rewarded with a terrific 360 degree view and, on June
13, 2001, there was an added bonus of thousands of wild roses,
blooming.
Hike
to Thunderbird Falls An easy hike on a wide graveled trail,
two miles round trip. Take the Eklutna Exit from the Glenn Highway
(north of Anchorage, Alaska and south of Palmer, Alaska)... (6/8/01)
Drive
- Portage Lake and Whittier (3/4/01)
Hatcher
Pass Alpine Flowers (6/18/00)
Hike
to Gold Cord Lake near Independence Mine Historic Park (6/24/00)
Hike
to Reed Lakes, Talkeetna Mountains (7/3/99)
Autumn
Colors near Summit Lake, Talkeetna Mountains, Alaska (9/5/00)
Experience
the green of the northern forest.
Follow a virtual hike along the trails around Matanuska
Lake and Kepler Lake on June 29, 2000. Kepler-Bradley Lakes State
Recreation Area is a day use area in the Matanuska Valley about
6 miles south of Palmer, Alaska. The trails are pleasant and the
walking easy. Bring mosquito repellent.
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