Date: Monday, May 11th
Time: 5:30p - 8:30p
Distance: 2.4miLength
Elevation gain: 738ft
Estimated time: 1.5–2hrs (we’ll plan for long for rest periods, stretching and for our education topic
Out & back
The West Butte Trail starts with a wide, smooth gravel trail that leads uphill. At the halfway point, there's a bench with a view of the Talkeetna Mountains. Hikers soon come upon a wooden stairway leading to a higher stretch of the trail with multiple switchbacks and built-in stairs. The steeper parts of the climb have handrails to help with the ascent. The trail opens into a gently sloping meadow near the summit. A final ascent to the summit results in a wide, rocky vantage point with breathtaking views. From this viewpoint, hikers can observe a wide panorama that includes the Cook Inlet, the Knik and Matanuska rivers, and the Talkeetna Mountains. In addition, hikers can see the herd grazing below.
Date: Monday, May 11th
Time: 5:30p - 8:30p
Distance: 2.4miLength
Elevation gain: 738ft
Estimated time: 1.5–2hrs (we’ll plan for long for rest periods, stretching and for our education topic
Out & back
The West Butte Trail starts with a wide, smooth gravel trail that leads uphill. At the halfway point, there's a bench with a view of the Talkeetna Mountains. Hikers soon come upon a wooden stairway leading to a higher stretch of the trail with multiple switchbacks and built-in stairs. The steeper parts of the climb have handrails to help with the ascent. The trail opens into a gently sloping meadow near the summit. A final ascent to the summit results in a wide, rocky vantage point with breathtaking views. From this viewpoint, hikers can observe a wide panorama that includes the Cook Inlet, the Knik and Matanuska rivers, and the Talkeetna Mountains. In addition, hikers can see the herd grazing below.
