August 14, 2024 - Alaska Trip
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| On this rare beautiful August day, Lynnette and I hiked up Bodenburg Butte, which is next to the Reindeer Farm. It's only three miles round trip, but there are 505 steps to climb to reach the top! | ||||||
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Here we go!
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| The first part was flat, followed by an incline. We were already tired at the end of the incline! | ||||||
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A nice view from the top of the incline.
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| And then .... the steps began. | ||||||
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| Trudging up the steps. We will hae a ways to go, but at least we can see the top. | ||||||
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| Did I mention there were 505 steps? | ||||||
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Almost there! Will Lynnette make it?
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| We did make it. And what a view! That's Knik Glacier in the distance, looking east. | ||||||
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Looking southwest where the Knik and Matanuska Rivers join.
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| Looking west, about to start down the stairs. | ||||||
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| A good look at the step trail. | ||||||
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| Looking back up the Butte. | ||||||
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Looking at Bodenburg Butte from the Reindeer Farm parking lot. Nice hike. Recommended. But you better be in decent shape. |
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