What: Turnagain pass is one of the best places to go backcountry skiing in Alaska thanks to a higher elevation, good parking areas, and plenty of peaks above tree line to explore. When to go: Ideally accessed in the winter months with good snow cover between late December to late April. You can sometimes...
What: An Eagle River area hike to the top of Harp Mountain with stunning views for hundreds of miles at the top. Roughly 4 miles with 2500 ft of elevation gain, rated as difficult. When: Ideally done in the peak summer months between May and October. Can be done in the winter months as...
What: An epic valley in Katmai National Park that was at the center of the Novarupta eruption of 1910. Touring the valley offers a stunning experience of stepping back in time and understanding how this eruption has impacted the area since then. When to go: Ideally accessed in the summer months between June and...
What: Crown point mine is an old mine road near Seward that offers an amazing opportunity to ride your ATV to the top of a mountain and enjoy stunning views of Kenai lake. The trail climbs about 3000 ft over an 11 mile round trip - it's fairly easy on ATV, but would be...
What: Resurrection pass is one of the most popular trails on the Kenai Peninsula which is often enjoyed via hiking as a multi night backpacking trip, or as a biking day trip. At 40+ miles and 6000 ft of elevation gain, this hike is rated as Moderate. When to go: Resurrection Pass can be...
What: Devil's creek is one of the many beautiful trails on Kenai Peninsula providing great views for hiking or biking. The trail can be done as an out and back hike, or connects to the resurrection pass trail for a longer adventure. At 21 miles and 3000ft of evelation gain, the trail is rated...
What: Bird ridge is one of the most iconic hikes in Turnagain arm offering unparalleled views of the ocean and surrounding valleys. At 3200ft of elevation gain and 5 miles roundtrip, this hike is rated as Hard. When to go: Can be accessed year round, but best to go in the summer months. Thanks...
What: One of the most popular hikes near Eagle River, this hike takes you way back into a stunning valley with two beautiful lakes at the end. 10.7 miles roundtrip (out & back) with about 1600 ft of elevation gain, rated as hard. When: Recommended for summer time between May to October. Should take...
What: A beautiful cove near Whittier with stunning hanging and tidewater glaciers. Best accessed via various tours - either via boat, kayak, or even jetski! When to go: Ideally accessed in the summer months between June and September while tours are running. How to get there: Best accessed from Whittier Tips: The most popular,...
What: Stunning hike near Matanuska Glacier offering view of the glacier and surrounding mountains. Roughly 3 miles with 1000 ft of elevation gain rated as moderate. When to go: Ideally done in peak summer months between May and October. Total hike should take around 1.5 to 2 hours. How to get there: https://goo.gl/maps/Q9WwhJVyg4mBnTr87Alltrails link:...
