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Bodenburg Butte

Bodenburg Loop, Palmer, AK
The 360 view from the top can't be beat
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Ranked #2 of 4 attractions in Palmer
5.0 of 5 stars 5 Reviews
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“Breathtaking”
- May 14, 2012
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Wasilla, Alaska
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10 reviews 10 reviews
“Breathtaking”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012

An amazing view from the top. It is a decent hike too. Sutiable for most abilities and ages. Bring a camera and a windbreaker! More

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Wasilla
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“Scenic Hike”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 15, 2012

This is a very beautiful, scenic hike...The first time you reach the top of the Butte and see the breathtaking view...you'll never want to stop at the half way point again! More

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Wasilla, Alaska
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23 reviews 23 reviews
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
“Tough walk, but totall worth it!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 26, 2012

We are pretty out of shape but we made it to the top. The view is totally worth the huffin' & puffin' it takes to get there. More

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Albany, New York
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39 reviews 39 reviews
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
“Panoramic views with minimal effort”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 22, 2011

Awesome panoramic views of the valley, mountains, and able to see than Knik river and glacier. Paid $3 for parking at the trail head and headed up a nicely graded trail that had gravel. Gradual elevation change until benches with view point. Continued up trail that could use some work - steep with slippery honeycomb plastic to walk on with... More

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pittsburgh
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15 reviews 15 reviews
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“A unique 3 mile hike with a fantastic view”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 2, 2011
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Bodenburg Butte is well known by locals, but this hike is worth a stop by anyone in reasonably decent shape. Views from the top include Matanuska Glacier and River, Palmer, and surrounding farms. Even if you hate steep drops, as I do, you will never have to stand next to a cliff, since the top is flat and very wide.... More

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