Activities - Enjoy the Sheep Mountain area -  from adventurous whitewater river rafting
 
to self-guided hikes and dall sheep viewing, there are activities here for everyone. 
 
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River Rafting

 

Hiking Trails and Wild Berry Picking

Rafting the Matanuska RiverSheep 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.

Award Winning Fresh Blueberry PieWe have over 12 miles of cleared trails for easy walks and challenging hikes into the mountains. In the fall, berry hunters will make a tasty haul of the many types of lush fruits.  We have a trail map for self-guided hikes or guided hiking is available by pre-reservation.  Birds and wildflowers abound.

Glacier Hiking

Photography

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. 

Northern Lights display above the ski trailsSheep 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.

Mountain Biking

Wildlife Viewing

Extensive local roads and trails provide a variety of options for mountain biking and hiking through scenic countryside around the lodge.

Our neighbors, the Dall SheepSheep Mountain shelters a large population of Dall Sheep. Moose and sheep are commonly viewed in the surrounding mountains and valleys.

Flightseeing with Meekins Air Service

Cross-Country Skiing

Sheep Mountain area SceneryServing 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.

Skiing at Sheep MountainOver 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.

 
Glenn Highway National Scenic Byway
 
Breath-taking Alaska SceneryFollow 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.
 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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