Walkabout: Hatcher Pass


Getting married in Hatcher Pass?

There are so many great spots around Hatcher Pass! You can get married here, or just add a couple hours to your day for some spectacular mountain photos. Hatcher Pass arguably has the best road-accessed mountain scenery in the Anchorage area, so if you are getting married in Wasilla or Palmer, we highly recommend you take the opportunity to go here!

Travel Tips for Hatcher Pass:

From Anchorage, Hatcher Pass is about an hour and a half to the top. The gravel road to the actual pass usually doesn’t open until June when the snow melts out, unless it’s a low snow year. The road up to the visitor center usually opens by the end of May or early June.