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A long, steep scree scramble to a peak with a top of the world experience.


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5.5

Miles

8.9

KM

Point to Point

6,698' 2,041 m

High

1,448' 441 m

Low

5,373' 1,638 m

Up

133' 41 m

Down

19%

Avg Grade (11°)

221%

Max Grade (66°)

Dogs Off-leash

Features Fall Colors · Wildflowers · Wildlife

As of August 2020, the land owner requests that people no longer park and try this hike.
The beginning 0.25 miles the public trail is on a privately own road.

Description

Be courteous when parking at the trailhead. Where the road ends, a private driveway begins. Do not block the driveway!

Essentially, from the start of the trail in Ram Valley, follow the singletrack to the glacier at the end of the valley, and then climb up scree to the north (your left-hand side). Continue up the peak at your leisure. Though it is not at all technical, it is a very strenuous hike, and having some endurance is a must. Keep hydrated!

From the summit, one can see Eagle River, Anchorage, Mt. Marcus Baker (the tallest peak in the Chugach Range). Overall, this hike makes a very long and enduring day trip for a well-worth-it peak experience!

Flora & Fauna

Expect bears, goats, ptarmigan, raven.

Contacts

Shared By:

Tim W with improvements by Evan Ye

Trail Ratings

  5.0 from 2 votes

#4

in Anchorage

#1124

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  5.0 from 2 votes
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#4

in Anchorage

#9

in Alaska

#1,124

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From the peak facing southeast.
Oct 2, 2017 near Elmendo…, AK
Mt. Raina's Peak
Oct 2, 2017 near Elmendo…, AK
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