What: Liberty falls is a 2.3 mile out and back hike near Chitina that’s rated as moderate. This is a great hike to break up the drive when heading out to McCarthy, or even if staying in Chitina for some fishing. When to go: Ideally accessed in the peak summer months between June and September….
What: The hidden creek trail is an amazing trail that goes down to Skilak lake near cooper landing. It’s a roughly 3 mile out and back trail and is rated as moderate. When to go: Ideally accessed in the peak summer months between June and September. How to get there: https://goo.gl/maps/2i64d6uyVJZTfooz9Alltrails link: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/alaska/hidden-creek-trail Tips: The…
What: Bear mountain is a short but beautiful hike that climbs to amazing vistas of skilak lake and the surrounding areas. A 1.5 mile out and back trail with 500 ft of elevation gain, this is rated as Moderate. When to go: Ideally accessed in the peak summer months between June and September. How to…
What: The archangel road in Hatcher pass is an amazing area to enjoy cross country skiing in the winter. You can go all the way down the road, and even explore off the road depending on conditions. When to go: Ideally accessed in the winter months between January and April. Check for conditions to make…
What: The chase trail is a 10+ mile trail just outside Talkeetna Alaska that can be explored via bike or ATV. The trail offers limited views, but can still be fun to explore. When to go: Ideally accessed in the summer months while it’s dry between June and September. How to get there: https://goo.gl/maps/Um3kRodqvcKTiE1t8 Tips:…
What: Bird valley is a great area with 20+ miles of trails to enjoy and is just a short 30 minute drive from Anchorage. When to go: The trail is best accessed via ATV in the summer (May-Sep) and snowmachine in the winter (Nov-Mar). How to get there: https://goo.gl/maps/d23LwMwT9wDe5nUF7 Tips: There are mutliple routes to…
What: The Fairbanks antique auto museum is one of the best collections of classic cars in the world. You will see cars spanning from some of the original vehicles used to traverse Alaska, to luxurious cars used in Europe in the mid 1900’s, to some of the more modern classic cars. When to go: Can…
What: Fairbanks is one of the best places to go snowmachining in Alaska. There are several guides that offer tours ranging from a quick 30 minute tour to multi night adventures. When to go: Ideally accessed between December and April while there is a good layer of snow. How to get there: https://goo.gl/maps/1GBRbpShv462Fd1K9 Tips: Some…
What: Short and easy hike around a beautiful lake between Eagle River and Palmer. Good one to get out on a slow day and stretch the legs. When: Accessible year round, shouldn’t take more than 30 minutes to walk around the whole lake. 40 minute drive from Anchorage. Cost: Free How to get there: https://goo.gl/maps/GkxqehXLZ11GbMwn8
What: A nature center “hub” at the end of a valley that provides access to multiple trails. Trails range for 30 minute short loops to multi day hikes into the mountains. The drive itself to ERNC is a treat, and the center provides display exhibits, guided walks, and handy insights. When: Ideally accessed in the…