When: Tuesday, June 18 at 1PM
*This event repeats monthly on the third Tuesday*
Where: Long Lake Loop Trailhead, Matanuska Greenbelt Trails (trail map here)
Cost to attend:
Adventure Club members may attend this event as part of their 1 or 2 free, monthly events. Learn about the club here.
First-time attendees may attend this event for free. When you register please select “first-timer”.
All others guests, $12 to join this monthly event. If you are interested in a scholarship, please complete our short form here.
About the hike and what to expect: The Matanuska Greenbelt trails are a popular area for fishing, hiking, and biking. The park includes a series of lakes, located in deep depressions between moraine ridges (eskers) formed by glaciers 30,000 years ago. The Long Lake Loop is a moderately strenuous hike along rolling terrain. We will walk approximately 4 miles at a leisurely pace, sticking together as a group.
This afternoon walk/hike is designed for more 'seasoned' hikers. We'll be moving at a leisurely pace, chatting along the way. Hikers can expect to adventure for about 2 hours - sometimes these events are bit less, sometimes these activities are a bit more. Our objective is rarely a specific destination - but more about enjoying time in the outdoors.
This trail system is best described as rolling terrain. While there are no serious climbs or descents, there are variety of hills along sometimes uneven terrain.
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. This is an Alaska State Parks trailhead.
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:
Comfortable trail shoes or hiking boots
Small daypack
Warm layers
Rain gear (we recommend carrying both a rain jacket and rain pants if you have them)
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.
Trip minimums: We require a minimum of 2 registered participants to run our community trips. In the event we do not meet our trip minimum your guide will call you the evening prior to our trip departure. In the event we need to cancel a scheduled event due to low sign ups, participants will receive a full refund or credit towards a future event. Adventure club members are able to receive a credit towards future Revel events.
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.
Does Revel host any free community hikes? Yes! We are offering quarterly, free community hikes. We also have free events that have been made possible through partnership and sponsorships. Be sure to check our events page for our most current offerings.
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About Community Events for 50ish and over: Inspired by locals, these events have become a staple Revel offering. If you’re looking to adventure with our “seasoned” community members, this is the event for you. We travel at a leisurely pace, enjoying the scenery along the way.
You help can support our 50ish and over hikes, plus our other community programs through the following ways:
Join our Adventure Club. Details here. Members receive the ability to attend monthly events for free.
If you like what we’re doing for the local community, consider leaving a review on Trip Advisor or Google.
Help spread the word about us. Have friends or family visiting? Know someone who could benefit from attending a community event?
Collaborate with us. If you’re a local business owner, teacher or have creative ideas on how you can help support these community-focused activities, reach out.