Palmer, Alaska

Top Spots in and near Palmer

  • Anchorage, Alaska

    Hike O'Malley Peak

    5.0
    9 mi / 2200 ft gain
    Parking is at the Glen Alps trail head and costs $5 if you don't have a yearly pass which is $40 and lets you park at all the state parks without paying every time. This is also the same parking lot that you would use for the most hiked mountain in Alaska, Flat Top, so get there early to find a s...
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  • Anchorage, Alaska

    Watch the Sunset at Point Woronzof Park

    5.0
    If you are visiting Anchorage, and you don't have time to get away from the city, the Point Woronzof Park offers some excellent views of Mt. Susitna, the Cook Inlet, and the Anchorage skyline in the distance. The park is located just outside the north end of the Ted Stevens airport. Not only can ...
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  • Anchorage, Alaska

    Hike to Rabbit Lake & McHugh Peak

    4.5
    5 mi / 200 ft gain
    Rabbit lake and McHugh peak easy way in trail starts at Canyon Road off DeArmoun. This road is still not completely paved and I recommend you drive slow. You must arrived early to obtain parking spots on the weekends otherwise you'll be fine. Parking is free. The change of elevation is minimum ye...
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  • Anchorage, Alaska

    Hike to Rabbit Lake and the Suicide Peaks

    4.7
    10 mi
    The best part about this trail other than the stunning views is it's easy access from Anchorage; it is about a 20 minute drive from the center of town.  You can access the trailhead by taking DeArmoun Road past Hillside Drive, when it soon turns into Canyon Road. You basically drive until the roa...
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  • Anchorage, Alaska

    Drive along Turnagain Arm

    5.0
    This stretch of highway is just as beautiful (if not more!) as the famous Pacific Coast Highway on the west coast. You truly couldn’t ask for more.  Beautiful mountains, glaciers, and water provide the scenery here.   There are dozens of pull off opportunities. The highway is marked with mile mar...
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  • Anchorage, Alaska

    Mountain Bike at Kincaid Park

    5.0
    Kincaid Park is a 1500 acre park in Anchorage that offers 25 miles of singletrack and a variety of trails. I'd recommend starting at the Raspberry trailhead to complete a big loop of the park. The trails are mostly super flowy, without any serious elevation gain. All-in-all a great place to ride ...
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  • Anchorage, Alaska

    Hike Winner Creek Gorge

    4.7
    6 mi
    Most people will start this trail behind the Hotel Alyeska and parking is available there if you're not a guest spending the night. This trail can be broken down into 3 segments and the first section is .75 miles along many sections of boardwalk. It's all very flat and keeps you dry when the su...
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  • Anchorage, Alaska

    Mount Alyeska

    4.11 mi / 1755 ft gain
    Mount Alyeska is an out-and-back where you may see local wildlife located near Girdwood, Alaska.
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  • Anchorage, Alaska

    Bird Ridge Trail

    5.0
    4.71 mi / 3248 ft gain
    The trail begins at sea level and winds its way through the forest gradually, occasionally allowing a peek at the Turnagain Arm behind you. Once out of the treeline, the trail becomes much steeper, around dirt and rocks, but with the summit in sight it's easy to continue on, despite that stingin...
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  • Anchorage, Alaska

    Rainbow Trailhead to Windy Corner Trailhead

    5.0
    3.76 mi / 1240 ft gain
    Rainbow Trailhead to Windy Corner Trailhead is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Hope, Alaska.
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  • Glacier View, Alaska

    Hike Matanuska Glacier

    4.8
    The glacier is adjacent to the Glenn Highway at milepost 101. Located about 93 miles northeast of Anchorage. There is a $20 entry fee where you can park your car and take a quick hike to the glacier. A campsite is located at the entrance if you care to stay overnight, but this can be done in an a...
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