Michael Creek Hike

Hike Michael Creek with ODR and Steven Miley, and get access to a beautiful alpine and great views of the surrounding Alaska Range!

Upcoming Trip: August 26, 2020

• Participants must drive their own vehicles to and from the site.
• Meeting point: Outdoor Recreation, Bldg. 627
• Meeting time: 8:30 a.m.
• Number of participants: Limited to a minimum of five (5) and a maximum of ten (10) registered participants. 
• Weather Dependent

Michael Creek Hiking Trip

This hike starts on an unmaintained trail beside Michael Creek, which leads up through the brush to a wide open alpine slope. A solid hike up the slope involving some easy scrambling will bring you to the base of an imposing rock outcropping, where most groups on a half-day tour will turn around. The route immediately becomes difficult as you traverse past the rock outcropping and encounter a series of challenging obstacles along the ridge while following a well-worn sheep trail.

• Distance: 2 miles round trip to the alpine
• Elevation gain: 1000 feet
• Trail type: Hiking
• Considerations: Somewhat overgrown and indistinct path

• Difficulty: Moderate/Difficult 

To learn more about Michael Creek, please visit: 

• https://www.salchadeltaswcd.org/michael-creek/
• https://stevenmileyphotography.com/summer-hikes/michael-creek-trail

Requirements:

• Practice Social Distancing ​​​
• Remember your Mask
  • Meeting Point - Outdoor Recreation Center
    • We require the use of a Mask or Cloth Face-Covering in ALL Family and MWR facilities.
  •  During the Hiking Trip
    • Wear a mask or cloth face-covering when you are not able to keep 6 feet of social distancing. 
  • Children under the age of 2 should NOT wear a mask or cloth face-covering. 

• Outdoor Gear and Clothing

  • These items should be on your hiking checklist:

    • Hiking backpack
    • Weather-appropriate clothing (think moisture-wicking and layers)
    • Hiking boots or shoes
    • Plenty of food
    • Plenty of water
    • First-aid kit
  • Visit the link below to see a comprehensive checklist. The list includes many more items than you'll likely need, though you can adapt it to your hiking trips needs.
    • https://www.rei.com/dam/ea_day_hiking_printable_checklist.pdf