Hunter Creek
Other areas nearby:
Benign Peak
Eklutna Canyon
Homer
Matanuska Glacier
Portage
Seward Highway
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Valdez
Wosnesesnki Glacier
Select Area... Amphitheater, The
BETA PHOTO: Ryan under the amphitheater
Description Hunter Creek cuts trough a steep canyon for about five miles. Many water falls provide superb ice climbing all of which are about 50 to 120 ft.
Getting There Mile marker 8 on Knik River Rd. Start hiking up Hunter creek and you should get to the first waterfall after about 2 miles.
Ice Cairn
Hunter Creek
Ice
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Approach to Harry's Big Adventure
Another shot of Tony on the approach.
First pitch of Harry's Big Adventure
Third pitch of Harry's
Rapping down in the dark.
By Dave Lynch From: Douglas, WY Apr 10, 2013 Harry's Big Adventure and Split Finish are both around 500 ft climbs. Couple other multipitch routes in this spectacular canyon. Plan on long days & don't forget your headlamp. I've never hiked out in daylight.