What: The wedge is a great hike in the Chugach front range that can be accessed from Anchorage. At approximately 12 miles and 3200 ft of elevation gain, the trail is rated as Hard. When to go: Ideally accessed in the summer months after snow has melted between June and September How to get there:…
What: Hatcher pass is one of the best places to enjoy backcountry skiing in the valley. You’ll find endless peaks at the end of the road near independence mine to explore. When to go: Ideally accessed in the winter months between December and April. You can often find good corn skiing all the way into…
What: Snowmachining near the Matanuska glacier can be an amazing spring time adventure with a ton of peaks, lakes, and pow fields to explore. When to go: Ideally worth going during peak snow coverage, and best during Feb-Apr with ample daylight. How to get there: https://goo.gl/maps/8oYZMMx3qtiVmFFZ6 Tips: If you don’t have your own sled, you…
What: Local Anchorage area hike heading up to a lake in the Chugach Range. Roughly 11 miles and 1500 ft elevation gain, rated as moderate. When: Ideally done in the summer time after the snow has melted between May and October. Can be done in the winter too, but can be slow going if there’s…
What: Tutka bay is one of the most beautiful bays in Kachemak Bay State Park near Homer Alaska. The best way to experience the bay is via kayak. Multiple operators offer tours of the area. When to go: Ideally accessed in the peak summer months of June to September. How to get there: https://goo.gl/maps/VTj2w7wQU6t2bSj98Getting to…
What: One of the newest and best trails to experience the amazing mountain bike scene in Anchorage. The trail is mostly downhill and is open to bikers, hikers, and skiiers. When to go: Worth checking out year round with mountain biking or hiking in the summer, or fat biking or skiing in the winter. How…
What: Mt. Magnificent is a peak near Eagle River with beautiful views of the symphony lakes valley. At 3000ft of elevation gain and 6 miles roundtrip, the hike is rated as Hard. When to go: Best to access in the peak summer months between June and September. Hiking the trail is possible in the winter…
What: Popular hike located in Eagle River with a decent climb that is well worth the expansive views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. 4.6 miles total with 1700 ft elevation gain rated as Medium difficulty. When: Recommended for summer time between May to October. Should take 30 minutes to get to trailhead from Anchorage,…
What: An amazing trail system for exploring on your fatbike in the winter time. Good combination of easy to medium difficulty trails. When to go: While the trail system can be accessed year round, the winter snow months between Jan and April are the best time to access these trails. How to get there: https://goo.gl/maps/rvLmfqm8QdBFjdNq8Trailforks…
What: A beautiful coastal area worth checking out a fatbike in the winter or summer time. Rated as easy difficulty assuming packed down snow. When to go: Can be accessed year round, but the coast can be sketchy in the summer time with loose mud. Best time to access this area is in the peak…