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Directions and Local Activities
Sheep Mountain/Matanuska Glacier Area
Directions
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Approximate travel times to/from
Grand View RV Park
| Anchorage |
2 hours |
| Palmer |
1 1/4 hours |
| Glennallen |
1 1/2 hours |
| Valdez |
3 1/2 hours |
| Seward |
4 1/2 hours |
| Kenai Soldotna |
4 1/2 hours |
| Homer |
7 hours |
| Tok |
5 hours |
| Denali |
6 1/2 hours |
via Parks or Richardson Highway |
| Fairbanks |
6 hours |
via Richardson Highway |
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 Travel
the Glenn Highway ( Route 1 ) to the Grand View Cafe and RV Park's driveway
at milepost 109.7
Leaving
Anchorage, travel the Glenn Highway NE
towards Palmer and then on towards Glennallen . We are 109.7 miles
from Anchorage. Watch for highway signs 500 feet before the park entrance.
We are located to the south side of the highway, so turn RIGHT into
the park entrance.
Leaving Glennallen, travel the Glenn Highway
SW towards Palmer and Anchorage. We are approximately 80 miles from
Glennallen. Watch for highway signs 500 feet before the park entrance.
We are located to the south side of the highway, so turn LEFT into
the park entrance.
Local
Activities
Matanuska
Glacier Area is a destination you will want to include in your travel
plans. Local activities include a fifteen minute drive to the Matanuska
Glacier, river rafting, glacier treks, ice climbing, wildlife viewing,
bird watching, or enjoying the natural beauty of the surrounding mountains
and glaciers.
Pull
out your lawn chair and observe wildlife in their natural habitat.
Dall Sheep can best be viewed with binoculars or a spotting scope.
World Class Rams have been viewed, as well as ewes with their new
spring lambs. Each fall we have been able observe black bears during
berry season. Moose are likely to stroll through on occasion as well.
Looking
for an adventure or that experience you'll never forget? Look no further!
The Matanuska Glacier is one of the few Alaskan glaciers accessible
by car. One of our friendly staff can help you
plan your glacier trek as well as assist with hiking ideas or with
planning your river rafting or ice climbing excursion.
Informational Links:
Businesses we love to recommend:
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Mica Guides ~ Matanuska glacier ice climbing adventures
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Be
sure to stay with the best Alaska has to offer....The Grand View Cafe
and RV Park!
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