Have you ever thought about hiking on the largest glaciers in Alaska? It's easy to compile a long bucket list of things you'd like to accomplish when you live in a wonderful state like this. And with so many things to do and see, it's pretty impossible to get bored! However, if there's one thing you should prioritize for the upcoming year, it's hiking on Alaska's largest glacier — well, the largest accessible glacier. The magnificence of Matanuska Glacier is one of those things that must be seen to be believed. Boasting miles of hike-able, frozen solid ice, walking on top of this thing is a breathtaking experience you're bound to remember for the rest of your life.

Located in South-Central Alaska, the Matanuska Glacier is one of the largest glaciers in Alaska.

This lovely wonder sits in the community of Glacier View at Milepost 102 of the Glenn Highway National Scenic Byway.

The glacier is a whopping 26 miles long and four miles wide at its terminus.

Classified as a "valley glacier," Matanuska is comprised of a solid body of ice that flows like a river through an existing valley. The journey to its current location began around 10,000 years ago, but the Matanuska Glacier hasn't seen any change for almost two decades.

One of them is the fact that cold air from the glacier forces warm air up toward the surrounding mountain peaks.

As a result, this region experiences beautiful sunny skies and favorable weather for a lot of the year.

Of course, you can see a glacier of this size from miles away.

However, getting up close to this epic wonder just can't be beaten.

Seeing one of the largest Alaska glaciers is an astonishing experience, but actually walking on it is something else entirely.

Travelers can visit Matanuska Glacier Park, a private park that acts as the glacier's only access point, where you can see a cave!

During the 2024 season, the only way

to access the glacier is with a guided tour. The cost is $150 per person, $50 for Alaska residents and active military personnel, and $30 for children ages 14 and under.

Hiking on top of the glacier is very manageable for most people.

However, a helmet, trekking poles, and attachable microspikes on your shoes are highly recommended for exploring this unique terrain.

Not only is one of the largest glaciers in Alaska itself a one-of-a-kind wonder, but the surrounding scenery of mountains and bright blue skies is bound to leave you in awe.

Walking on this icy wonderland is unlike any other type of hiking experience.

We think you'll love the Matanuska Glacier experience.

Have you hiked on top of one of the largest glaciers in Alaska before? Are you up for this one-of-a-kind experience? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below! For more information, visit the Matanuska Glacier official website. Also, Viator offers winter and summer hiking tours. And while you're in the area, consider staying at The Hatcher Pass Lodge.