The Gold Mint trail is a beloved Hatcher Pass hike. It begins as a wide gravel path and becomes increasingly narrow and steep as it goes miles deeper into the valley. Snow conditions vary, but the trail is used in winter to access the valley as well.
Glenn Highway Milepost 49.5, north on Palmer-Fishhook Road to Hatcher Pass (also called Hatcher Pass Road in the Hatcher Pass Management Area) 13.7 miles on the right; or George Parks Highway Milepost 36.1, north on Trunk Road to Palmer-Fishhook Road, turn left (north) to Hatcher Pass (also called Hatcher Pass Road in the Hatcher Pass Management Area) 13.7 miles on the right.
An Alaska State Parks Fee of $5 is required to park at this trail.
