We return to Hatcher Pass to Summit Lake!
Your Guide Scott: “If you’re looking for solitude, this hike of the week takes you to Summit Lake, located on the other side of Hatcher Pass. This hike takes you up a mountain that offers mountain lakes, ridges, snowpack, and an easy summit to achieve. This is one of my favorite places to escape from it all!”

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Location: Hatcher Pass Road, Alaska
The Hike: Summit Lake Peak
Elevation: 4721 ft.

How to get there:
From Down Town Anchorage
- Drive east on W 4th Ave toward E St
- Turn right at C St
- Turn left at W 6th Ave
- Continue on E 5th Ave/AK-1 and Continue to follow AK-1 for 34 miles.
- Turn left at N Fishhook Rd at 0.5 mi
- Continue on N Palmer-Fishhook Rd for 7.7 mi
- Continue into Hatcher Pass heading to Independence mine. Just stay on the road…
- Take the Willow Rd on your left (dirt road)
- You’ll see a sign as you continue “Entering Summit Lake”
- Park at the first major parking lot at the top of the road. The mountain is right behind you and is well established.

Google Maps: Summit Lake Hatcher Pass

GPS:
Latitude: 61°46′10.08″N
Longitude: 149°19′7.17″W

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Cheers!
Hike of the Week Crew!