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Field Trip Series: Rail Trail Palmer to Moose Creek, One-Way Hike

  • Sherrod Elementary School 561 North Gulkana Street Palmer, AK, 99645 United States (map)

When: Saturday, June 14

Trip Fees:

  • $89 for Adventure Club Members

  • $109 for all others

  • Scholarships are available, please click the button below to apply.

Parking: Please note that participants are responsible for paying relevant parking fees.

Where: Starting at Sherrod Elementary School

About: Follow a historic railroad bed along the edge of the mighty Matanuska River from Palmer to Moose Creek. The terrain is mostly level with several short sections of gravel slides to cross. We’ll stay together as a group; hike at a leisurely pace; and stop to identify plants, enjoy the mountain and river views, and chat about river ecology, mining history, and more.

  • Difficulty: Moderate-strenuous for most hikers

  • Distance: Approximately 7 miles

Additional details, information on what to bring, etc. are provided during the registration process.

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About the Field Trip Series: Do you love to hike, mountain bike, or paddle but want adventure buddies? Revel Field Trips are small-group, guided adventures that explore local trails by foot, bike, or boat.

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