Hard

Reed Lakes (Hatcher Pass)

Alaska

Distance9 mi
Est. time~4 hr 6 min
Elevation gain2,200 ft
RouteOut & back
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Reed Lakes (Hatcher Pass) is a hard 9-mile out & back hike in Alaska with about 2,200 ft of elevation gain. boulder fields to turquoise alpine lakes north of Anchorage.

This handoff is a name search; confirm the correct trailhead before navigating. Check conditions, permits, and weather before you go — trails close, and mountain weather turns fast.

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