You're invited to explore the trails with us at Matanuska River Park. This is an easy 2.5 mile trail traversing gentle rolling terrain through a forest of cottonwood, birch and spruce. Dress for the weather and bring a water bottle.

• Date: August 19, 2025

• Time: 1:00 -2:30 PM

• Location: Meet us at Matanuska River Park AK, 925 E Arctic Ave, Palmer

• Cost: FREE!

Questions? Contact Gena Chastain at: 352-7457

You're invited to join us for a walk around Reflection Lake!

This one-mile trail around Reflections Lake offers easy walking year-round.

• Date: September 9, 2025

• Time: 1:00 -2:00 PM

• Location: Meet us in the parking lot at Reflection Lake (Drive South towards Anchorage on the Glenn Hwy, take the Exit towards Knik River Access, turn right by the overpass, continue to the Reflection Lake parking area.

• Cost: FREE! 

Questions? Contact Gena Chastain at: 352-7457

You are invited to explore the trails with us at Kin WIn and play a fun game of trail side trivia! Enjoy the beautiful woodland scenery and good company along the way. We will hike the Fox Trot loop at Kin Win/ Crevasse Moraine trail system. This is a 3 mile moderate hike.

Dress for the weather and bring a water bottle

Location: Meet us at Kin Win trailhead. Click here to view a map 

• Date: October 7, 2025

• Time: 1:00 - 3:00 PM

• Meet us at the Kin-Win Trailhead Fox Trot Trail 

• Cost: FREE

Join us for a walk at Matanuska Lakes Recreation Area (Victor Lake Loop) and enjoy the beautiful birch laden landscape with views of Matanuska. This is an easy to moderate 2.5 miles walk on the Victor Lake loop.

Meet us at the Matanuska Lakes Recreation Area. Note: the main parking lot is currently closed. Parking is available at the front gate area.

Please dress for the weather and bring a water bottle.

MCS Student Permission Slip

• Date: November 18, 2025

• Time: 1:00 - 3:00 PM

• Location: Matanuska Lakes Recreation Area, 4376 Glenn Hwy, Palmer, AK 99645

• Cost: Free! 

MCS Club 100 invites you to snowshoe at Government Peak!

Meet us in the parking lot at the Government Peak Chalet and tromp through the snow along the beautiful trails. Enjoy some hot chocolate and cider with us after the hike.

No snowshoes? No Worries! We have snowshoes that you can borrow! Supplies are limited; let me know if you need to borrow snowshoes when signing up for this activity and I will bring you a pair to use. This is an easy to moderate trek in the snow; great for all ages. MCS Permission Slip

• Date: December 16, 2025

• Time: 1:00 - 3:00 PM

• Location: Government Peak Recreation Area, N Mountain Trails Dr, Palmer, AK 99645

• Cost: Free! 

Did you know you can learn much more from a track than just the name of the animal that made it? You're invited to explore the trails with us and become an animal track detective. We will learn common animal tracks and practice our detective skills along the trail.

Please dress warm as this activity is outdoors.

All ages are welcome

Location: Matanuska River Park, 925 E Arctic Ave, Palmer, AK 99645

• Date: January 6, 2025

• Time: 1:00 - 3:00 PM

• Location: Matanuska River Park, 925 E Arctic Ave, Palmer, AK 99645 Directions

• Cost: Free! 

MCS Permission Slip

You're invited to snowshoe with us on this easy 2 mile, relatively flat trail.  No snowshoes? No Worries! We have snowshoes that you can borrow! Supplies are limited; let me know if you need to borrow snowshoes when signing up for this activity and I will bring you a pair to use.

• Date: February 10, 2026

• Time: 1:00 - 2:30 PM

• Location: Access to the Lake Lucille Park Trail System is located at the north end of Endeavor Road in Wasilla. From Wasilla - go south on the Knik-Goose Bay Road, 2 miles from Wasilla take a right on Endeavor Street and follow it for 1/2 mile to the park entrance and parking areas. Meet us at the parking area by the soccer field. (1401 South Endeavor Street (Mile 2.2 Knik Goose Bay Rd.)

• Cost: Free

• Click the link for directions: https://www.alaska.org/detail/lake-lucille-park-trail-system

MCS Permission Slip

MCS Club 100 invites you to snowshoe at Government Peak!

Meet us in the parking lot at the Government Peak Chalet and tromp through the snow along the beautiful trails. Enjoy some hot chocolate and cider with us after the hike.

No snowshoes? No Worries! We have snowshoes that you can borrow! Supplies are limited; let me know if you need to borrow snowshoes when signing up for this activity and I will bring you a pair to use. This is an easy to moderate trek in the snow; great for all ages.

• Date: March 17, 2026

• Time: 1:00 - 3:00 PM

• Location: Government Peak Rec Area, N Mountain Trails Dr, Palmer

• Cost: Free

MCS Student Permission Slip

Let's stroll though the park! This 1 mile paved path is perfect for littles and moms or dads with strollers. A game of nature bingo will entertain both the young and young at heart while on the trail. All supplies are included. 

• Date: April 14, 2026

• Time: 1:00 - 2:00 PM

• Location: Iditapark (Wonderland Park), 594 W Nelson Ave #220, Wasilla

• Cost: Free

MCS Student Permission Slip

Take a hike... with MSC Club 100!

Let’s hit the trail for some fresh air, exercise & sunshine. Bring your friends or make some new ones & explore the trails with Mat-Su Central School.

• Date: May 5, 2026

• Time: 1:00 - 3:00 PM

• Location: Meet us at the trailhead: Take the Old Glenn Hwy. from Palmer, turn right at the first "Bodenburg Loop". Turn left on Mothershead Dr. After about 1/4 of a mile you will see the parking area on the left. This is a borough maintained trail and parking lot. 

• There is a fee to park.