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Southcentral Alaska > North Anchorage > Knik River > Hunter Creek > Lower Hunter Creek

Climb 1

Rating: WI2-WI3
Length:  25 meters

WARNING: Hunter Creek lies in or adjacent to private property areas.  It is uncertain if any access issues exist for this area.  Check with the local climbing groups within the community to determine the current access issues for this area.  Also, vandalism and theft have been high at times in this secluded area.  DO NOT LEAVE VALUABLES IN YOUR VEHICLE UNATTENDED. 

Approach: From the Hunter Creek bridge hike upriver. After about 10-15 minutes, this climb becomes visible on the left.

Route: Climb up a somewhat moderate slope of ice to gain the trees at the finish.

Anchor: Solid trees exist at the finish for an anchor/rappel.

 

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above: Climb 1 in Hunter Creek

photo: Chris Lindsey

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