Crevasse Moraine Community Hike for 50+ near Palmer, Alaska

Community Hike: 50ish and older, Crevasse Moraine leads a gentle loop across the Crevasse Moraine near Palmer, Alaska, offering four miles of rolling glacial hills and broad views of the surrounding ranges. The trail sits just outside Palmer, where the valley opens to moraine ridges left by past glaciers, and the group moves at a conversational pace ideal for seasoned walkers who want steady exercise without scrambling. This two-hour, approximately 4-mile hike gains less than 500 feet of elevation and is run by Revel Treks and Tours as a social, guided outing for folks around fifty and older. A local Wilderness First Aid–trained guide accompanies each trip, bringing trekking poles, ice cleats when needed, and an eye for safe route-finding across intermittent icy patches in late winter. The objective is connection as much as scenery: expect relaxed conversation, periodic stops to take in distant peaks and wind-sculpted moraine hummocks, and post-hike hot drinks back at the trailhead. Key features here are the glacial moraine formations themselves — low, rounded ridges of mixed rock and till that show how ice once sculpted the valley — and open, grassy slopes that host native willows and cottonwoods. In winter and early spring, thin crusts of ice and compact snow can form on south-facing slopes, so microspikes or cleats are recommended. The trailhead meeting place is Crevasse Moraine Trailhead; the group assembles between 12:45 and 1:00 PM to start promptly at 1:00 PM. Practical notes: the hike is limited to 2–10 participants and excludes dogs for this event. Bring layered clothing, a headlamp, water, and any personal snacks; guides provide hot drinks after the walk. If you need gear, ask Revel — they’ll loan extra supplies and supply demo poles and cleats. Contact Revel at 907-903-1664 if you need directions or special accommodations. Why this outing stands out: it’s not about reaching a named summit but about steady, social time on an approachable glacial landscape that feels distinctly Alaskan without committing to full backcountry travel. Palmer itself grew as part of the Matanuska Valley Colony in the 1930s and serves as a practical gateway to Chugach-adjacent trails. The hike balances safety and sociability, making it a great way to meet locals, maintain fitness, and experience glacial landforms in a low-stress setting. Expect good conversation, wide views, and a warm cup at the finish. The event is intentionally paced for older adults but welcomes anyone comfortable with moderate walking; minimum group size is two and maximum is ten. Cancellations more than one week receive a full refund minus a 5% processing fee; less than one week receives no refund. Weather rarely cancels trips, so bring rain or snow gear and expect guides to adapt routes.