YMCA of Alaska Summer Hikes - Turnagain Arm Trail
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1. Hike Name: Turnagain Arm Trail (approximately 2 miles each way, out and back)
2. Location/Trailhead: Potter Creek Trailhead
3. Difficulty Rating: Moderate
4. Family Friendly: Yes
5. Pet Friendly: Yes, no Leash required.
6. Where to Park: Potter Creek Trailhead on Google Maps. Also, carpooling from the Y on Lake Otis
7. Parking Fee: $5.00 or Alaska State Parks annual pass. Cash or credit card.
8. Meeting Spot Details (Landmark, lot corner, sign, etc.): At the top parking lot.
9. Meetup Time: 5:30pm or 5:00pm at the Y if you wish to carpool.
10. Hike Start Time: 5:45pm
This month we'll tackle a portion of the Turnagain Arm Trail (TAT). Starting at the Potter Marsh Trailhead, we'll hike in just over 2 miles to a beautiful lookout area. There we will take a 15-20 minute break for snacks and pictures. Then we'll come back the same way to the parking lot. Expect about a 2 hour total outing. The TAT is relatively flat, after an initial moderate climb. There are a few short ups and downs. Total distance to the lookout is 4.40 miles, with an overall elevation gain of approximately 700 feet. Bring the usual for hiking, including sturdy shoes, extra layers in case of changing weather, insect repellent, water, snacks, and bear spray, if you are comfortable carrying that.
2. Location/Trailhead: Potter Creek Trailhead
3. Difficulty Rating: Moderate
4. Family Friendly: Yes
5. Pet Friendly: Yes, no Leash required.
6. Where to Park: Potter Creek Trailhead on Google Maps. Also, carpooling from the Y on Lake Otis
7. Parking Fee: $5.00 or Alaska State Parks annual pass. Cash or credit card.
8. Meeting Spot Details (Landmark, lot corner, sign, etc.): At the top parking lot.
9. Meetup Time: 5:30pm or 5:00pm at the Y if you wish to carpool.
10. Hike Start Time: 5:45pm
This month we'll tackle a portion of the Turnagain Arm Trail (TAT). Starting at the Potter Marsh Trailhead, we'll hike in just over 2 miles to a beautiful lookout area. There we will take a 15-20 minute break for snacks and pictures. Then we'll come back the same way to the parking lot. Expect about a 2 hour total outing. The TAT is relatively flat, after an initial moderate climb. There are a few short ups and downs. Total distance to the lookout is 4.40 miles, with an overall elevation gain of approximately 700 feet. Bring the usual for hiking, including sturdy shoes, extra layers in case of changing weather, insect repellent, water, snacks, and bear spray, if you are comfortable carrying that.
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Potter Creek Trail, Anchorage, Alaska, United States
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