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1.1 miles
Distance
4 ft
Climb
-897 ft
Descent
00:16:40
Avg time
-893 ft
Altitude change
3,914 ft
Altitude min
4,807 ft
Altitude max
4,807 ft
Altitude start
3,914 ft
Altitude end
-14.8%
Grade
-72.1%
Grade max
7.2%
Grade min
167 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
131 ft
Distance flat
00:16:40
Avg time

Hatch Peak Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Mountain Bike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Wasilla
    , Alaska
  • AKA
    April Bowl
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #78338 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #7772 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Hike-a-Bike
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Season
    June-Aug
  • Alpine Trail
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Face, Rock Garden

This 2-mile round trip hike begins right at the Summit Lake Recreation Area parking lot at the crest of Hatcher Pass. A beautiful climb that passes a lovely turquoise tarn called April Bowl and continues up the ridge to Hatch Peak at an elevation of 4,811 ft above sea level. Doing this trail in the late evening will minimize the foot traffic you have to slow down for. Hikers have right of way, be respectful of them.

source: Hatch Peak & April Bowl Trail
Access Info

Summit Lake Recreation Area parking lo

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Jul 26, 2021 @ 1:26pm
Jul 26, 2021
Aug 12, 2018 @ 12:01pm
Aug 12, 2018
 Riding great. Go slow for hikers (most were polite and appreciative) so we don’t lose access to this fun trail.
Jul 20, 2018 @ 5:00pm
Jul 20, 2018
 Dry, fast, and fun! Get it early in the AM and avoid the hikers.
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on Jul 26, 2021
Ideal
Avg: 3.86 (2 votes)
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        Directions to hatch-peak trailhead (61.760660, -149.312040)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Hatch Peak

        ▼ Where is Hatch Peak located?
        Hatch Peak is located in Wasilla, Alaska, United States. It is part of the Wasilla trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 61.76066, -149.31204.
        ▼ How hard is Hatch Peak?
        Hatch Peak is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 14.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Double Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Hatch Peak?
        Hatch Peak has 4 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 897 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,914 ft to 4,807 ft.
        ▼ Is Hatch Peak a point to point trail?
        Hatch Peak is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is hike-a-bike.
        ▼ How long is Hatch Peak?
        Hatch Peak is 1.1 miles long. The trail type is hike-a-bike.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Hatch Peak?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Hatch Peak. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Hatch Peak?
        Hatch Peak is best visited during: June-Aug.
        ▼ How do I access Hatch Peak? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Hatch Peak are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Hatch Peak?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 27 minutes to ride Hatch Peak. The trail is 1.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Hatch Peak?
        Hatch Peak is a very popular trail. There have been 134 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 154 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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