Nike Site Summit
An abandoned Cold War Nike-Hercules nuclear missile battery at ~3,900 feet in the Chugach, one of the last two such sites in the country to close (1979). Volunteer-restored bunkers and launch structures sit on a mountaintop overlooking Anchorage; public access is by authorized FONSS tour only.
The move: Book a summer FONSS bus tour together and poke through the missile bunkers with the whole city spread out below — a strange, history-soaked alternative to a normal hike.
- 📍 Arctic Valley / Chugach
- 💸 $$
- ⚡ Up for anything
- 🌗 Outdoors
Where: Atop Mt. Gordon Lyon, Arctic Valley (tours depart Arctic Valley Ski Area lot), AK
Hours: Guided tours summer only; advance booking required via FONSS
⚠ Seasonal or scheduled — always check before you go.
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Verified 2026-06-06.