What: Beautiful hike leading up the face of Exit Glacier located in Seward. 2.2 miles with 400 ft of elevation gain rated as Easy. When to go: Ideally accessed in the summer months of May to October. Should take an hour to get to the glacier face and back. How to get there: https://goo.gl/maps/9Eo4DhQkt8mj8p8C9Alltrails...
What: An easy hike in Whittier offering stunning views over the city and Passage Canal. Contrary to it's name, the hike does not end at a falls, but you do see plenty of waterfalls along the way. Total 2 miles with 500 ft of elevation gain rated as easy. When: Ideally done in the...
What: An easy and beautiful trail connecting Portage Lake to the Seward highway, enjoyable by bike or hike. Roughly 10 miles roundtrip rated as Moderate. When to go: Ideally accessed in the summer months between May and October. How to get there: https://goo.gl/maps/Vb3aqQzeWmvb2kE1ACan be accessed via either end of the trail or from the...
What: One of the best single track trail systems in the state. Varying levels of difficulty from beginners to expert, with trails varying from meandering flowy trails to sections with large jumps. When to go: Popular year round with mountain bikes in the summer time and fatbikes in the winter time. How to get...
What: Medium length hike north of Talkeetna offering expansive view of the Denali National Park. Total 6.5 miles with 1000 ft of elevation gain rated as Moderate. When to go: Ideally accessed in the summer months between May and October. Should take roughly 3 hours to complete full hike. How to get there: https://goo.gl/maps/ogmfJZYLrkcsDd5E6Alltrails...
What: One of the best areas to enjoy fresh powder in the Chugach range. Given its base elevation, arctic valley is usually one of the first areas ready for skiing, often as early as October. You can either ski this area on backcountry skiis or enjoy the small 3 lift ski area during operating...
What: Ptarmigan lake is a beautiful hike near Seward Alaska that leads to a stunning alpine lake surrounded by epic mountains. At 1000 ft of elevation gain across 7 miles, this hike is rated as Moderate. When to go: Ideally accessed in the peak summer months after snow melt between June and September. It...
What: An amazing center of various sea animals and critters located in Seward. When to go: Can be accessed year round. How to get there: https://goo.gl/maps/8V4pSpdCiVKTPtFu8 Tips: This is a great activity for families. At certain times, they may have special exhibits as well to play with certain animals on a first come first...
What: An 11 mile paved trail connecting downtown Anchorage to the south side of Anchorage with beautiful views of the inlet along the way. Very popular area to hike or bike for locals regardless of ability level. When to go: Can be accessed year round. How to get there: https://goo.gl/maps/47sPTdRNCqDzFGKn7There are so many places...
What: An incredible trail system in Anchorage providing plenty of access to hikers and bikers. When to go: Can be accessed year round; however, the best time to really access this area is in the winter since some of the summer swampy areas get covered in snow making for great fatbike riding. How to...
