Revel Treks and Tours Free Community Hike
2024-03-23 22:00 - 2024-03-24 01:30 UTC | Government Peak Recreation Area N Mountain Trails Dr, Palmer, AK 99645
Registration now required. There is no cost to join us, but we do ask you sign up so we don't leave any stragglers behind at the trailhead!

When: Saturday, March 23 at 2pm. We anticipate it will take our group 3-4 hours to complete the hike.

Where: We'll meet at Government Peak Recreation Area

What to expect: We'll be hiking at a leisurely pace for a little over 3-miles with about 1500' of elevation gain. Blueberry Knoll, in Government Peak Recreation Area, offers stunning views of the Talkeetna and Chugach mountains. We'll start in the forest, meandering between local ski trails for about a mile before starting our ascent. The trail is steep in places, we recommend microspikes if you have them. If you need to borrow a pair, please let us know - we have lots of extra gear. Our turnaround point will be about 1500' from the trailhead.

We'll hike at a leisurely pace, stopping for breaks along the way.

Please note attendees are responsible for parking fees. The GPRA lot is a borough maintained lot. Parking is $5 per day, per vehicle unless you have a Mat-Su Borough annual parking pass. Only electronic payment is accepted at this trailhead.

Can I bring my pup? No. We ask you leave pups behind for this event, thanks for understanding.

Cost: This is a free community event.

Can I bring my pup? No. For this particular event we ask folks to leave pups behind. Thanks for understanding!

Cost: Please note participants are responsible for paying an relevant parking fees.

A couple other notes: If you need help finding the trailhead or want to contact Revel prior to the event, please contact the team at 907-903-1664.

What to bring:

Bring warm layers

Bring comfortable boots or shoes to walk in

Bring a headlamp (we have extras you can borrow if needed!)

Winter gear (hats, mittens, scarves)

Rain gear or snow gear (as necessary)

Water and snacks as desired.

A note on flexibility: The nature of adventuring outside requires some flexibility. We do our best to follow the itinerary as outlined, but we may need to shift plans for a variety of reasons. Safety is our priority and we use our best judgment when making trip adjustments.

Weather: We rarely cancel due to inclement weather. Please bring gear to adventure in the elements. If you need to borrow something, let us know! We have lots of extra supplies and are happy to loan items out if needed.

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What is the Revel Adventure Club? The Revel Adventure Club is the community arm of Revel Treks and Tours. Anyone is able to attend Revel community events. Adventure Club members help support Revel's mission of offering community, education, and connection to place for visitor and locals alike. Members receive the following benefits:

Free to attend one or both of our standard monthly events (Ladies Night Outdoors and 50ish and over hikes). Fee to attend $12 for non-members

Enjoy priority registration for pop-up educational events and longer adventures like our Ski the Sven.

Join quarterly community hikes

Participate in our partnership events

Access exclusive "members-only" brainstorming sessions to plan your adventure dreams
