Rob O'Keefe

Rob O'Keefe

Hike to Alaska's Mint Hut

08/08/17

My Dad, my brother and I took this hike by the horns! Woo! We started at 12pm and finished at 9pm. 18 miles in 9 hours is not a walk in the park. If we were to do it again, we all agreed that we'd hike the 9 and stay at the Mint Cabin at the top rather than having to turn around and go back 9 miles. That said, it's an incredibly scenic hike. Like the description offers, the first 4-5 miles is smooth. The next 3 are at a slight incline with some pushes and mud to jump through. The last 1-1.5 is tough. I will say though, it kinda feels like water at 212 degrees. You get right there, but it's not a boil. You gotta do the last degree. 700 feet straight up to the Mint Cabin. Just like water, the last degree was worth it. Awesome view. Sweet photos. And then 9 miles back. Good luck! ;)

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