Chugach SP
HardAnchorage's most-climbed peak. Big payoff for short effort. 0 mi with about 1,350 ft of elevation gain.
- Distance:
- 3.0 mi
- Gain:
- 1,350 ft
- Type:
- Out & Back
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Top trails in Alaska (5)
Flattop Mountain
Kenai Fjords NP
StrenuousClimbs from rainforest to a sea of ice the size of Rhode Island. 2 mi with about 3,500 ft of elevation gain. Treat this as a full alpine day: pre-dawn start, extra food and water, navigation tools, and a weather check the morning of are non-negotiable.
- Distance:
- 8.2 mi
- Gain:
- 3,500 ft
- Type:
- Out & Back
Denali NP
HardBest Denali viewpoint accessible by car-and-foot. 4 mi with about 1,700 ft of elevation gain. This is a challenging hike with real elevation and exposure in places; start early, pack layers, and check current trail conditions before you go.
- Distance:
- 5.4 mi
- Gain:
- 1,700 ft
- Type:
- Out & Back
Chugach NF
HardOld gold-mining route past Raven Glacier. 0 mi with about 2,100 ft of elevation gain. This is a challenging hike with real elevation and exposure in places; start early, pack layers, and check current trail conditions before you go.
- Distance:
- 7.0 mi
- Gain:
- 2,100 ft
- Type:
- Out & Back
Girdwood
EasyRainforest boardwalk to a hand-tram gorge crossing. 6 mi with about 450 ft of elevation gain. It is a beginner-friendly route that families and casual day hikers can comfortably complete, even in shoulder seasons.
- Distance:
- 5.6 mi
- Gain:
- 450 ft
- Type:
- Out & Back