West Butte Trail

Amazing. I need to come back and try from the other side. The trail I took from the top was the wrong one and I ended up in private land so I had to turn around and come back before I reach the bottom. My goal is to run it from one side to the top down to the other side and then reverse course all the way back to the beginning and I think that would be a really cool run. So this was just a trial run and next time I’ll start from the far side so I will be sure to know what the proper trail is going both ways starting from the west side. It is really obvious what the trail is and I’m hoping it’s the same way starting from the other side but all Trail seems to show that it only goes about halfway up. We’ll see, but that is a task for another day. Either way, come out and hike this trail amazing views from the top. The winds were probably 30 to 40 miles an hour at the top so hopefully when you do this Trail, it will be a little bit calmer day but the views from the top are amazing and hopefully my video will show that. Lots of parking and restroom at the bottom. $5 per day or spend 40 to get all of the trailheads in the Mat-Su Borough.

Wonderful hike - spectacular views!! The hike itself took about 1.5 hours to get to the top, going at a slower pace. Some areas were a little muddy, and there was a section that was a little slippery, but overall it was not too difficult. It was a nice easy to moderate hike if you're in a decent shape. The steps were in mostly good condition, and the path was easy to follow. But the views at the top were just miraculous and it was definitely worth the hike to get there!!!

What an amazing hike! I went on April 1. Although the snow was up to the top of the hand rails in some areas, it was pretty well packed, so for the most part, we didn't have to worry about falling in the drifts. The view from the top is spectacular. I'd hike this trail again in a heartbeat.

This is the perfect hike for all ages. I saw kids and older folks all working their way up. There’s 505 total steps you’ll have to take to the top, but it’s all under a canopy of trees and the summit has views stretching in literally every direction. The steps start about 3/4 mile in, right after a nice bench overlook. Overall a super cool, unique hike that puts you up above the farmland but still has views of the surrounding mountains and glaciers. It’s pet friendly too (with a leash).

Hiked this trail for the first time with my son on a gorgeous day. This is a beautiful, well-maintained trail and there were many other hikers that day. A great workout with all the stairs, but not overly strenuous. Absolutely gorgeous views at the top including the Knik Glacier.