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The Wedge

Distance (Mi)

12.67

Summit Elevation

4,660

Elevation Gain

2,677

Elevation Loss

2,677

Duration

02:23:38

Summit Date

June 27, 2026

Difficulty

Non-Technical

Trailhead

Glen Alps / Flattop Trailhead

This one is an easy one! I recommend combining it with its neighbor, The Ramp! I was able to meet some goats on the peak!

3D GPX track of the route up The Wedge
The Route

The Trailhead

Prepare yourself! This one can get really busy. It's a nice one though!

The Approach

You just head up Powerline Pass until you get to the bike rack. Then turn down the Hidden Lake Trail and follow it to the back of the valley!

The Saddle and Peak

While going up the valley, it really looks like the peak would be on the south side of the ridge, but that is not the case!

Panorama of The Wedge and the surrounding valley in Chugach State Park
The Wedge Pano
Route drawing showing the path up The Wedge
The Route Up

The Top

While on the summit, I had some goats emerge from the fog and walk right up to me. Pretty cool! This is an easy climb that I frequently run after work!

Here is the GPX! This one is easy to follow! My watch died on the way back! -> The Wedge GPX

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