What: A ridge hike in Seldovia that climbs up the side of a hill and offers great views of Seldovia and the bay surrounding it. Hike is roughly 3 miles with 1000 ft of elevation gain rated as moderate. When to go: Ideally accessed in the summer months between June and September. Total hike...
What: A short beautiful hike through a forest leading up to a secluded beach in Seldovia. 2.1 miles with 360 ft of elevation gain rated as Easy. When to go: Ideally accessed in the peak summer months between June and September. Total hike should take roughly 1 hour. How to get there: https://goo.gl/maps/zxdYzGtUkMw5b37SAThe trailhead...
What: A short hike up to Little O'Malley with an optional add on to check out Black Lake from above. 4 miles with 1500 ft of elevation gain rated as Moderate. When to go: Ideally accessed in the summer months between May and October. How to get there: https://goo.gl/maps/QkJYd1MN8SggjS697Alltrails link: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/alaska/little-o-malley-peak-trail Tips: The section...
What: A meandering set of single track trails with scenic views of the various mirror lakes. Can be accessed by beginners and experts alike. When to go: Ideally accessed in the summer months between May and October. How to get there: https://goo.gl/maps/iEeaYFZAL4JWpgE18Trailforks link: https://www.trailforks.com/region/mirror-lake-18283/ Tips: There aren't some well marked trail maps at the...
What: Peak 3 is one of the most loved slopes for backcountry skiers in Anchorage to enjoy. The elevation change, eastward facing direction of the slope, and short drivability make this a great place to ski all season. Given a 2500ft+ elevation gain over 4 miles round trip, this is rated as Hard. When...
What: Rippy trail is a great trail in the Palmer area to enjoy via ATV or bike. The official trail is only 2.5 miles, but continues to go quite a ways along the knik river valley. You will enjoy some great up and down terrain along with beautiful views of the surrounding valley. When...
What: Tern Lake trail is an dirt old road which is perfect for riding your bike out and back for a fun 10 mile roundtrip ride. The trail has a decent amount of up and down climbs and is rated as moderate. When to go: Best to check this out during peak summer without...
What: A cute little town sitting on Turnagain arm across the bay from Girdwood/Anchorage. Plenty of activities including camping, hiking, biking, and eating. When to go: Ideally accessed in the summer months between May and October. How to get there: https://goo.gl/maps/smJgstyTUt7GFP4d8 Tips: The town itself is extremely tiny; there are a few cabins for...
