Οι καλύτερες διαδρομές τρεξίματος Lazy Mountain

From Bodenburg Butte you have a great 360° view of the surrounding mountains and the Knik Glacier, which feeds the Knik River of the same name. The butte itself was also formed by glacial activity. The panoramic view is definitely worth the strenuous climb (including a staircase with 527 steps).

This historic train depot now doubles as a community center and can be rented out for special events including concerts. There's also a nice green space around it, and a pathway that gives you a chance to run away from the road for a while.

If you like running stairs, this is the destination for you. The trail up this 874 feet (266 m) butte has hundreds of stairs on it. It's also very popular with hikers and has very little room to pass, so if you're planning to run you might want to aim for a less-crowded time of day. (During the day on weekdays is usually a fairly safe bet. This trail is almost never entirely empty, but it's less likely to be crowded during the day.)

This road has a very narrow, grassy shoulder, but it's quiet enough that it feels safe to run. As you run, you'll be making a loop around Bodenburg Butte, the just under 900-foot high "peak" that offers great views over the surrounding flat farmlands.

If you're not quite up to tackling the direct route up Lazy Mountain, the Lazy Moose Trail is a great alternative. The excellent tread and beautiful switchbacks, built by the Valley Mountain Bikers and Hikers or VMBAH, get you most of the way up the mountain before rejoining the steep, punishing grind up to the summit. This trail is forested, which means you'll have less visibility for spotting wildlife that may be on or near the trail. You should take appropriate precautions and know how to handle and surprise encounters.

Are you a total badass with calves, quads, and buns of steel, and the mental fortitude of a honey badger? If you can honestly (or hopefully) answer yes to that question, you might enjoy running the direct route up Lazy Mountain. It's exhilarating, no doubt, but also known for shredding your calves, quads, and glutes. The trail is also quite eroded, so you'll need trail running shoes with great traction — especially on the way down.

The very last stretch of trail to the summit, which is marked by a flagpole, is too steep to really run. But it's not a scramble, quite, so you can hike right up for a righteous selfie, if that's your thing, and some amazing views.

At just 874 feet (266 m) in elevation, you might not expect much from Bodenburg Butte. But it sits like an island in the middle of flat farmland, so climbing up to the rocky top of the butte — via a trail that is roughly 25% stairs — provides really beautiful views of the lush farmland around you and the nearby mountains.