Ruby Lake, Talkeetna Mountains, Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska

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     It is very arid here at Ruby Lake generally; of all the months in a year September is the one with the most rain, and the driest of the months is March. While you're here at Ruby Lake, you could also visit striking Thirtymile Lake, and here at Ruby Lake you can catch a glimpse of Red Mountain. Skiing at Alyeska is one of those things you just should do, and if the weather is tremendous, you can go for a hike along the Chickaloon Trail.
This lake is so wonderful.
 
   There are some good whitewater spots on Kings River, and Ruby Lake is perfect enough to spend more than a day at, Pinnacle Mountain Recreation is a perfect local campground. So much exciting stuff to do here at Ruby Lake, too good to be true. Do check out Chain Lakes close to Ruby Lake, it's a stunning lake. Having a tremendous time in the Talkeetna Mountains is simple. There's whitewater on Granite Creek for all you thrill seekers; on a good day you can take  
               a hike along the Chickaloon River Trail.
Ruby Lake is one of the lakes here in the Talkeetna Mountains. Through the warm days of summer at Ruby Lake highs are mostly in the 60's, and the night is slightly colder of course, mostly in the 40's. For the duration of the winter highs are mostly in the 20's; winter nights come with lows in the 0's to Ruby Lake.

 
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42 miles away
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Current weather conditions at Ruby Lake, Talkeetna Mountains, Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska
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Local climate location: PALMER IAS 29 miles away


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  Coordinates:
Latitude: 61.77222
Longitude: -148.6803

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These outdoors activities are available near Ruby Lake.
 Hotels Near Ruby Lake:
Gold Miners Hotel, Palmer, 30 miles away
The Hotel Alyeska, Girdwood, 42 miles away
Agate Inn, Wasilla, 46 miles away
ALASKAS SELECT INN WASILLA, Wasilla, 48 miles away
Grand View Inn And Suites, Wasilla, 48 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Ruby Lake:
Pinnacle Mountain Recreation, Sutton, 16 miles away
 Ski Areas Near Ruby Lake:
Alyeska, Alaska, 28 miles away
      2500 vertical feet
 Whitewater Near Ruby Lake:
Kings River, Matanuska-Susitna Borough BoroughBorough, 3 miles away
      Class V+ - 20 miles long (Upper Kings to Glenn Highway)
Granite Creek, Matanuska-Susitna BoroughBorough, 9 miles away
      Class IV-V+ - 16 miles long (2600-foot level to Glenn Highway)
Matanuska River, Matanuska-Susitna BoroughBorough, 17 miles away
      Class II+ - 54 miles long (Glacier Park Bridge to Palmer)
 Trails Near Ruby Lake:
Chickaloon Trail, Matanuska-Susitna Borough, 3 miles away
Chickaloon River Trail, Matanuska-Susitna Borough, 19 miles away
 Lakes Near Ruby Lake:
Chain Lakes, Matanuska-Susitna BoroughBorough, 3 miles away
Thirtymile Lake, Matanuska-Susitna BoroughBorough, 7 miles away

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Chickaloon River Trail
18 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....

Alyeska
28 miles away
7 PHOTOS
I think Alyeska has the highest elevation drop in Alaska but I could be wrong. Needless to say we're pretty ok with snow up here in Alaska, there's so much snow here you can't believe it. The skiing is perfect perfect! I cannot get enough of this mountain ever! Do wear plenty of clothes though....

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