What: One of the best engineering marvels which carries oil 800 miles from the North Slope of Alaska to Valdez. When to see: Can be seen anytime of year. How to get there: There are many spots to see the pipeline, but the best is in Fairbanks where you can park and get righ up…
What: An incredible system of cross country ski trails in Anchorage for classic and skate skiers alike. When to go: Ideally accessed in the peak winter snow months between Jan and April. How to get there: There are many places to access the trail from various parking lots in Kincaid park. One of the best…
What: An amazing paved trail system in Anchorage worth checking out on any type of bike. When to go: Worth riding in both winter (fatbike) and summer (roadbike). How to get there: There are many places to access the trail depending on where you live and where you’d like to get to. Tips: Both trails…
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 should…
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 starts…
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 climbing…
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 trailhead;…
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 to…
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 to…
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 snow…