Hiking O'malley Peak

The hike begins at the Glen Alps trailhead and ends at a beautiful mountain lake below OMalley Peak. Id consider it very much a hike.

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In this post Im going to share how to hike Little.

Hiking o'malley peak. Start from the Glen Alps trailhead and head out on the connector to Powerline Pass Trail which youre only on breifly before hoping onto Middle Fork Loop Trail. OMalley peak is just a hike but with a little bit of snow and good company it was a fun day out. But you dont have much more to climb after that.

He was fond of saying Remember the Irish are not white and is. The climb to the top of the peak is steep and will involve a good amount of hand over foot scrambling. This is also a great spot to turn around and see Anchorage and the surrounding mountains all the way out to the water.

They were nice to have but not at all necessary as our friend Chelsea demonstrated by doing the whole hike in running shoes. Did this one back in June - we headed up and down the scree slope as opposed to hiking in via the ridgeline with some amazing views the whole way. OMalley Road in turn is named for James Doc OMalley who owned property on the Anchorage Hillside in the early days.

Another route takes in the OMalley Peak the tallest peak in the Chugach skyline. Once you reach the junction with OMalley Peak Trail you might want to take a minute. Most of us see it every day.

This trail starts at the Glen Alps parking lot and makes a great alternative to Flattop Mountain nearby. Less than 500 vertical feet farther up the ridge youll stand on the true summit of OMalley Peak 5150 feet one of twelve 5000-foot-plus summits in the Front Range. Hike Little OMalley Peak in Anchorage Alaska.

A new favorite in the Anchorage front range. Your guide to local hiking trails outdoor adventures camping and more -- nearby and worldwide. There are many routes to the top of OMalley and we had chosen to do a loop ridge walk to the top and then scree down and walk through the wide flat valley on the way back.

It takes the average hiker 25 hours to summit and 15 hours to descend. State of Alaska. Everything from 4th class to ice and mixed lines.

If you are hiking in Alaska with little children then you could opt for the Little OMalley route which is great for little ones and beginners. Doc OMalley was a beloved family doctor in Anchorage from the 40s to the 70s. The other lines start to get a bit more complex and technical.

The trail is primarily used for hiking walking and nature trips and is best used from May until October. 3 OMalley Peak is situated in Chugach State Park 12 mi 19 km southeast of downtown Anchorage 23 mi 4 km west of Mount Williwaw and 145 mi 2 km northwest of The Ramp which is its nearest higher peak. Not knowing what to expect we brought mountaineering boots crampons and ice axes.

The climb up to the saddle of OMalley is a bit tough but once you get up there the terrain and landscape features are very unique and spectacular and worth the effort. From the top of OMalley Peak enjoy spectacular views of the Anchorage area. The hike follows the Powerline Pass trail for.

Dogs are also able to use this trail. OMalley Peak picked up its name from OMalley Road a long straight road in south Anchorage that heads straight for the peak. 4 miles RT More info.

There are numerous ways to climb it. Hiking class 2 South slope OMalley Peak is a 5150 ft 1570 m mountain summit located in the Chugach Mountains in Anchorage Municipality in the US. A series of photos taken during a 4 hour hike up down tofrom Little OMalley Peak in the Chugach Mountain Range.

If youve already hiked Flattop and want something different OMalley Peak is your next best choice. While its a little less than a mile to the summit the trail steepens and gets a bit rockier. Most people choose to end their hikes here.

The peak is just east of Flat Top Mountain which is a popular destination in. Watch for loose rocks underfoot as you make your way up the ridge around the back and to the summit. A less-traveled alternative hike directly across the valley from Flattop.

The easiest way is up a loose scree gulley. First on the menu is a glacial valley. Little OMalley Peak is one of the best day hikes in Anchorage and rewards you with amazing views of the city and surrounding Chugach Mountains.

This climb is rewarded with unbeatable views of the Anchorage Bowl. While the hike up to this point has been rather mellow in grade that is about to change. If you are walking it should take about 35 to 45 minutes to reach the base of OMalley.

OMally peak is the craggy fang in the line of Chugach peaks you see from Anchorage. Most people use this as a thru hike to get to Williwaw Lakes but it makes a fine day hike and overnighter in its own right. Little OMalley Peak Trail is a 41 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Anchorage Alaska that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate.

It is also a popular area to hike hence the early start to ensure a parking space it turns out we need not have worried as the parking lot was quite large.

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