Glass Creek Trail
Nelchina Public Use Area, Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK
Point-to-point trail in Nelchina Public Use Area, Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK. Hiking.
- Distance
- 11 mi (17.8 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 5,256 ft (1,602 m)
- Est. Time
- 6 hr 15 min
- High point
- 6,414 ft (1,955 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Questions about Glass Creek Trail
How long is Glass Creek Trail?
Glass Creek Trail is 11 mi (17.8 km) long. Most people take about 6 hr 15 min. It climbs 5,256 ft (1,602 m) in total, up to a high point of 6,414 ft (1,955 m).
How hard is Glass Creek Trail?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Is Glass Creek Trail shaded?
No shade: full sun.
What can you do on Glass Creek Trail?
Best for Hiking.
Is this a good week for Glass Creek Trail?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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- Boulder Creek Trail Nelchina Public Use Area · Easy · 2.1 mi (3.4 km)
- Dreese Pass Trail Nelchina Public Use Area · Expert · 10.5 mi (17 km)
- Purinton Creek Trail Matanuska-Susitna Borough · Expert · 18.9 mi (30.4 km)
- Talkeetna River Trail Nelchina Public Use Area · Expert · 10.1 mi (16.2 km)
- Fossil Beds Trail Matanuska-Susitna Borough · Moderate · 2.2 mi (3.6 km)
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