Summer
Trails
Distances • Info • Conditions • Gallery
Summer Gate Hours: Weekdays 9am to 5pm • Weekends 11am to 6pm
Yurt Café: Weekends 11am to 6pm; check calendar for dates!
DISTANCES
| Trail | Distance, one way | Elevation Gain | STATUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altitude | 0.39mi / 0.63km | 318 ft / 97m | OPEN |
| Lower Little Susitna Loop | 0.72mi / 1.2km | 282 ft / 86m | OPEN |
| Meadow Loop Trail | 0.54mi / 0.87km | 85 ft / 25m | OPEN |
| To Frostbite Ridge | 1.73mi / 2.8km | 2,198 ft / 670m | OPEN |
BACKCOUNTRY GATE
Skeetawk’s Backcountry Area remains OPEN to the public for non-motorized use. The backcountry area is not patrolled; rescue is the responsibility of the user. Users should expect to encounter heavy machinery and trail crew operations at any point. Please respect the backcountry area and treat it as you would any other backcountry area.
If you are able, please consider supporting the mission of Skeetawk through a one-time or recurring donation online, or by becoming a Skeetawk Member today!
General Info
- • Hikers may still access the trails and backcountry when the gate is closed; just do not park in the turnouts by the gates!
- • Public restrooms are available all week
- • Yurt services are only available Saturday & Sunday
- • Dogs are welcome but must be kept on leash and picked up after
- • No unauthorized drones
- • No overnight parking or camping
- • Government Peak can be accessed via Frostbite Ridge
local weather conditions
The Frostbite Bottom Weather Station is posting reliable data from the 2700′ elevation point at tree line in our permit area (1000′ above the top of the lift).
Check out our webcams for real-time views of the conditions.
For other Hatcher Pass weather information please see:
https://hpavalanche.org/weather/
Backcountry Access Info
OTHER Weather Resources
Gallery
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