Butte, Alaska

Butte is a census-designated place (CDP) in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska, United States.

There are two hikes to the 900-foot summit, which offers 360-degree views of the surrounding Matanuska Valley and distant Knik Glacier.

Activities common to the area include riding off-highway vehicles (OHVs), hunting, fishing, trapping, target shooting, boating, flying planes, horseback riding, biking, hiking, camping, and wildlife viewing.

[5] The 1/3 mile asphalt oval track is certified for NASCAR races in the Whelen All American Series.

[6] Located on the southern flank of the Bodenburg Butte is the Williams Reindeer Farm, which has been operating since 1987.

[7] The economic backbone of Butte is a substantial agricultural network of producing farms as well as the State of Alaska Plant Materials Center.

A variety of other small businesses in the area include equestrian centers, coffee shops and restaurants, various auto and fleet repair shops, Butte Municipal Airport, a boatbuilder and 2 fire stations.

Matanuska-Susitna Borough map