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April Bowl Trail

4.4 (14 Ratings)
This scenic trail starts at the April Bowl Trailhead parking lot and heads to the summit of Hatch Peak.
1.2
mi
Distance
923
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
Fall ColorsFamily FriendlyLakeRiver/CreekSpringViewsWaterfallWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.17mi
Distance
923ft
Elevation Gain
19ft
Elevation Loss
50%
Max Grade
4,852ft
High Point
3,946ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This is a consistently steep and scenic trail up to a set of glacial lakes. The trail gets rocky as you traverse up along the ridge to the first peak with great views of the lakes below as well as willow on one side and the Mat-Su Valley down the other. The trail continues up the ridge until you reach the top. This point is roughly 1,000 feet in elevation gain from the starting point at Hatcher Pass. This is the most common turnaround spot, but from here the trail continues in multiple directions, so you can continue to hike ridgelines to wherever you feel like going.

Route Conditions

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Very nice somewhat short trail but can get longer if you choose to follow the unmarked trail that leads to the top of the ridge and there you can follow along the whole ridgeline. Within the bowl is a very nice glacier like pond and another pond.
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