River Rafting |
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Hiking Trails
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Sheep Mountain Lodge is located near the Matanuska Glacier and the world-famous Lion's Head river run on the Matanuska River. Make our lodge your home after a thrilling day on the river.
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We have over 12 miles of cleared trails. Birds and wildflowers abound. Use the map provided in your cabin for self-guided hiking.
Guided hiking is available by reservation. Your guide will introduce you to the natural wonders of the Sheep Mountain area - including birds, geology and wildflowers. |


Glacier Hiking |


Photography |
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Our lodge is located a short 12 miles from access to the Matanuska Glacier. You can spend a few hours exploring the glacier or take a guided hike to see the glacier's wondrous features. Guided glacier hiking gets you out on the ice, for a unique Alaska experience. We recommend MICA Guides for glacier hiking or ice-climbing, no experience is necessary. |
Sheep Mountain is a shutterbug's paradise with breath-taking views of Lion's Head, the Matanuska River Valley and the lofty, rocky crags of the Talkeetna and Chugach Mountains.
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Mountain Biking
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Wildlife Viewing |
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Extensive local roads and trails provide a variety of options for mountain biking and hiking through scenic countryside around the lodge. |
Sheep Mountain shelters a large population of Dall Sheep. Moose and sheep are commonly viewed in the surrounding mountains and valleys.
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Flightseeing
with Meekins Air Service |


Cross-Country Skiing |
Serving the Sheep Mountain area for over 25 years. Highly recommended, experienced bush pilots offer 30 minute to 2 hour flight seeing trips. Breathtaking views and possible wildlife sightings. |
Over 12 miles of classical and skate skiing trails are groomed for beginner to advanced skill levels. In addition, there is access to unlimited backcountry skiing. After a day's ski, relax in our woodstove sauna or Jacuzzi hot tub.
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Glenn Highway National Scenic Byway |
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Follow the path carved by ancient glaciers, with the braided Matanuska River for over half its length, this Byway winds through 135 miles of the most impressive terrain on earth.
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Day fly-in hikes or overnight backpacking trips with Alaska Wilderness Trails. Explore the Matanuska Glacier or the Talkeetna Mountain backcountry with experienced guides.
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