What: Local Anchorage area hike heading up to a lake in the Chugach Range. Roughly 11 miles and 1500 ft elevation gain, rated as moderate. When: Ideally done in the summer time after the snow has melted between May and October. Can be done in the winter too, but can be slow going if...
What: Tutka bay is one of the most beautiful bays in Kachemak Bay State Park near Homer Alaska. The best way to experience the bay is via kayak. Multiple operators offer tours of the area. When to go: Ideally accessed in the peak summer months of June to September. How to get there: https://goo.gl/maps/VTj2w7wQU6t2bSj98Getting...
What: One of the newest and best trails to experience the amazing mountain bike scene in Anchorage. The trail is mostly downhill and is open to bikers, hikers, and skiiers. When to go: Worth checking out year round with mountain biking or hiking in the summer, or fat biking or skiing in the winter....
What: Mt. Magnificent is a peak near Eagle River with beautiful views of the symphony lakes valley. At 3000ft of elevation gain and 6 miles roundtrip, the hike is rated as Hard. When to go: Best to access in the peak summer months between June and September. Hiking the trail is possible in the...
What: Popular hike located in Eagle River with a decent climb that is well worth the expansive views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. 4.6 miles total with 1700 ft elevation gain rated as Medium difficulty. When: Recommended for summer time between May to October. Should take 30 minutes to get to trailhead from...
What: An amazing trail system for exploring on your fatbike in the winter time. Good combination of easy to medium difficulty trails. When to go: While the trail system can be accessed year round, the winter snow months between Jan and April are the best time to access these trails. How to get there:...
What: A beautiful coastal area worth checking out a fatbike in the winter or summer time. Rated as easy difficulty assuming packed down snow. When to go: Can be accessed year round, but the coast can be sketchy in the summer time with loose mud. Best time to access this area is in the...
What: A long trail traversing through the Chugach range with a nice wide trail to bike or hike. Rated as easy to hard depending on which section you're doing. When to go: Can be accessed year round; can be especially fun to explore in the winter with a good snow packed trail. How to...
What: A valley hike in the Portage area taking you back to the foot of the Byron Glacier. 3.2 miles out and back with 777 elevation gain, rated as Easy. When: This is a nice year round trail that can be accessed via summer or winter. The full hike can be done in 1.5...
What: Anchorage area a hike leading up a beautiful valley in the Chugach Range. The hike is 8.7 miles with 1440 ft elevation gain, and is rated as moderate. When: Rabbit Lake can be hiked year round, but is usually hiked in the summer time months between May and October. The hike should take...
