A family of five, including a baby, stands on a wooden bridge with a red railing, accompanied by a black and white dog in Mat-Su, Alaska

Gold Cord Lake

Gold Cord Lake Trail is near Independence Mine State Historical Area in Hatcher Pass. It’s an easy hike, with some elevation gain, that leads to Gold Cord, an alpine lake.

Difficulty

Easy

Distance

1.5mi / 2.4km

Duration

1 hr

Elevation Gain

500ft / 152m

Best Time of Year

Jun 01 – Sep 15

Trail Categories

Family-Friendly & Accessible, Mountains & Peaks, Rivers, Lakes & Wetlands

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