Hatcher Pass Gold Mint Trailhead
Just 25 miles away is the scenic alpine country of Hatcher Pass, in the Talkeetna Mountains, and the beautifully maintained public recreation area of Alaska State Parks. At this elevation Spring is...
View ArticleArchangel Creek Bridge
The well kept Gold Mint Trail crossed the clear flowing water of Archangel Creek with a beautiful bridge built by volunteers using funds raised by junior middle school classes. We were the only people...
View ArticleGold Mint Trail Follows Little Susitna River
The Gold Mint Trail meanders up a beautiful valley and follows the Little Susitna River, eventually ending at the headwaters. It was a crisp, overcast day and the sounds of rushing water and birds...
View ArticleBeaver Ponds Everywhere
The Gold Mint Trail passes alongside a chain of many active beaver ponds. The calm, clear water created perfect reflections of the surrounding alpine peaks perfect to include in a future original...
View ArticleHiking Hatcher Pass Gold Mint Trail
This week five of us tackled the first three miles of the Gold Mint Trail at Hatcher Pass. Not pictured (taking our photo) is Mary Kate Mayer, and from left to right; Carol Turner, Sue Mues, me, and...
View ArticleMile 5 Gold Mint Trail, Hatcher Pass
Hikers stand next to the 5 mile marker on the Gold Mint Trail at Hatcher Pass, Alaska. This week I was joined by Evelyn Bunch, Jen Scott and Mary Mystrom. This group is very fit and I had to work...
View ArticleStrolling Gold Mint Trail
With golden leaves falling rapidly we decided to take a hike in Hatcher Pass on the wide, well-groomed Gold Mint trail. It was a perfect place for Princess, many people and dogs were enjoying the...
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