East Twin Peak
Anchorage, Alaska
| Address: | Anchorage, Alaska, USA |
| GPS: |
61°24'41.7"N 149°7'36.2"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Alaska |
| Trails/Routes: | 4.5 mi |
Hike
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Be courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Anchorage, Alaska
- Head north on I St toward W 4th Ave (184 ft)
- Turn right at the 1st cross street onto W 4th Ave (361 ft)
- Turn right at the 1st cross street onto H St (0.1 mi)
- Turn left onto W 6th Ave (1.3 mi)
- Continue onto AK-1 N/E 5th AveContinue to follow AK-1 N(11.6 mi)
- Keep left to stay on AK-1 N (13.9 mi)
- Take the exit toward Eklutna (0.2 mi)
- Turn right onto Eklutna Village Rd (167 ft)
- Turn right onto Old Glenn Hwy (0.4 mi)
- Turn left onto Eklutna Lake Rd (9.5 mi)
- Turn left onto Jeep Trail (0.5 mi)
- Turn left to stay on Jeep Trail (0.1 mi)
Trails
Distance ?
4.5 milesElevation Gain ?
4,751 feetReal Ascent ?
5,131 feetReal Descent ?
380 feetAvg Grade (12°)
21%Grade (-12° to 45°)
-20% to 101%Elevation differences are scaled for emphasis. While the numbers are accurate, the cut-away shown here is not to scale.
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