What: A beautiful trail meandering through the woods in Girdwood. Full trail is 6.4 miles with 1200 ft of elevation gain rated as Easy. When to go: This trail is best done in the summer between May and October when all the greenery is out, but can be a fun hike to explore in...
What: Great trail along the Turnagain Arm section between Anchorage and Seward. 7.8 miles with 2400 ft of elevation gain rated as Moderate. When to go: Fairly popular trail that's worth checking out both in summer and winter months. Should take roughly 4 hours for the full out and back hike. How to get...
What: A beautiful lake off the parks highway, offering unparalleled views of the Denali mountain on a clear day. When to go: Ideally accessed in the peak summer months between June and September. How to get there: https://goo.gl/maps/4WuZjXaGfHfXZh456 Tips: Even if you don't have your own kayak, there is a company that offers rentals...
What: A beautiful valley in the Chugach range near Anchorage, worth checking out as a day hike or overnight backpack trip. When to go: Ideally accessed in the summer months between May and October. How to get there: https://goo.gl/maps/QkJYd1MN8SggjS697 Tips: There are a few different routes to get to the Williwaw Lakes - best...
What: A beautiful lake with a tidewater glacier, worth exploring via kayak to enjoy many of the waterfalls and beaches around the lake. When to go: Ideally accessed in the peaks ummer months between June and September. How to get there: https://goo.gl/maps/ffj9o2BdrNKisuWs7 Tips: There is a small parking lot (at the link above) which...
What: Stunning hike leading from the Kennecott mine in McCarthy. 6.5 miles with 900 ft of elevation gain rated as moderate. When to go: Ideally accessed in the summer months of May to October given the accessibility challenges to get to McCarthy. Should take roughly 3 hours for the total hike. How to get...
What: One of the most beautiful rivers in the state located between Cooper Landing and Soldota. Well worth checking out via raft to enjoy the scenery and some fishing. When to go: Ideally accessed in the peak summer months between June and September. How to get there: https://goo.gl/maps/bRXeMDeYS6CXLiKq6 Tips: Your best bet is to...
What: One of the best downhill set of trails in the state, located conviently in Anchorage. When to go: The trails are great for both summer and winter riding. They're less popular in winter since the condition of the trails can vary significantly deepending on how recently it has snowed and how well it...
What: A huge open mountain valley that usually gets record amount of snow - well worth checking out via various ski / board methods. When to go: Ideally accessed when there is enough snow up at Hatcher Pass - can be as early as December and as late as May. How to get there:...
What: A bucketlist Alaskan activity - can be done from many places across the state, but the most common area is in and around Fairbanks. When to go: During the peak snow months between January and April. How to get there: https://goo.gl/maps/GkreNY9NYudaYkFW8 Tips: There are many dog sled tour operators, and there are many...
