Let’s get outside and enjoy a beautiful spring walk along the Scout Ridge Trail! We’ll wander through budding birch and cottonwood trees and take in the sweeping views across the Palmer Hay Flats State Game Refuge. Keep your eyes on the sky — we’ll be on the lookout for migrating cranes and other birds along the way!

This is an easy to moderate 1.4-mile loop, perfect for students and families who enjoy a little fresh air and nature exploration.

✔ Dress for the weather

✔ Bring a water bottle

✔ Ice cleats are available for hikers if needed

• Location: Meet us at the Scout Ridge Trailhead. 
• Directions: From Knik-Goose Bay Road mile 4 turn onto Fairview-Loop and continue for 2 miles to Hayfield Road and continue for 1 mile to the park entrance on the left (south) side of Hayfield Road. On the park road, continue to the parking lot on the left where the trail begins.

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MCS Student Permission Slip