Chain Lakes, Talkeetna Mountains, Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska

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     For the period of the summertime, highs typically are in the 60's at Chain Lakes. When the night sets in temperatures descend down into the 40's. High temperatures all through the winter are normally in the 20's with temperatures at Chain Lakes dipping down into the 0's through winter nights. Do stop at Ruby Lake near Chain Lakes, it's a scenic lake, and hiking is a popular thing to do around Chain Lakes; Chickaloon Trail is a magnificent local trail. Chain  
   Lakes is a perfect spot to visit for more than one day, Pinnacle Mountain Recreation is a perfect spot to camp nearby, and Thirtymile Lake is a nearby lake that you could check out.
So much exciting stuff to do in the Talkeetna Mountains, not sufficient time. Whitewater paddling is not for everybody but if it's for you then we recommend Granite Creek, and Gold Miners Hotel is a good location to get some rest. The Talkeetna Mountains scenery is always beautiful.
 
               And that's not all you can do here at Chain Lakes.
Around Chain Lakes you don’t get a lot of rain; the month of September is the wettest with most of the rain, and the driest of the months is March. This lake is so wonderful. The Chickaloon River Trail offers hiking at its best, and if you come at the right time of year, Kings River offers some fine whitewater.

 
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33 miles away
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45 miles away
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Current weather conditions at Chain Lakes, Talkeetna Mountains, Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska
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Local climate location: PALMER IAS 32 miles away


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  Coordinates:
Latitude: 61.81611
Longitude: -148.6453

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These outdoors activities are available near Chain Lakes.
 Hotels Near Chain Lakes:
Gold Miners Hotel, Palmer, 33 miles away
The Hotel Alyeska, Girdwood, 45 miles away
Agate Inn, Wasilla, 48 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Chain Lakes:
Pinnacle Mountain Recreation, Sutton, 18 miles away
 Whitewater Near Chain Lakes:
Kings River, Matanuska-Susitna Borough BoroughBorough, 5 miles away
      Class V+ - 20 miles long (Upper Kings to Glenn Highway)
Granite Creek, Matanuska-Susitna BoroughBorough, 11 miles away
      Class IV-V+ - 16 miles long (2600-foot level to Glenn Highway)
Matanuska River, Matanuska-Susitna BoroughBorough, 15 miles away
      Class II+ - 54 miles long (Glacier Park Bridge to Palmer)
 Trails Near Chain Lakes:
Chickaloon Trail, Matanuska-Susitna Borough, 2 miles away
Chickaloon River Trail, Matanuska-Susitna Borough, 16 miles away
 Lakes Near Chain Lakes:
Ruby Lake, Matanuska-Susitna BoroughBorough, 3 miles away
Thirtymile Lake, Matanuska-Susitna BoroughBorough, 5 miles away

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Chickaloon River Trail
16 miles away
My family built the cabin about 3 miles off the hwy. in '57 overlooking the river.  The creek at the bottom of the hill below the cabin is Gin Creek, named after my mom (Ginger).  We've hiked about 12 miles up the trail and all over the area.  Many fond memories....

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