Alaska Hiking Trips
See Alaska’s natural wonders while trekking its pathways and trails.
Alaska Hiking Trips
See Alaska’s natural wonders while trekking its pathways and trails.
Alaska Hiking Trips
See Alaska’s natural wonders while trekking its pathways and trails.
Alaska Hiking Trips
See Alaska’s natural wonders while trekking its pathways and trails.
Alaska Hiking Trips
Alaska's vast, varied terrain makes for some of the best hiking in the world. One day you could trek among towering mountain ranges and tundra, the next along rocky coastlines. Whether you are an expert hiker or desire a shorter, more accessible experience, there are several options for exploring the great Alaskan outdoors on foot.
In Anchorage, stroll a portion of the 11-mile Tony Knowles Coastal Trail stretching between downtown and Kincaid Park to the southwest. The paved trail has views of Cook Inlet and the Alaska Range and is popular with all manner of outdoor enthusiasts. For panoramic scenery, go with a guide to the Glen Alps trailhead east of town and hike for a few miles or several among mountain meadows or alpine ridgelines. It's also possible to catch an ice hiking tour from Anchorage to Matanuska Glacier, the closest road accessible glacier to town.
Visiting Seward? The guided Exit Glacier Naturalist Hike is a great way to explore the quickly changing landscape at the toe of Exit Glacier inside Kenai Fjords National Park. The trail is moderate and the pace relaxed.
Denali National Park has a wealth of trails near its entrance area. Each provides a unique look into the park's history, wildlife, and topography. Stop by the main visitor center for a map and enjoy the interpretive displays before heading out on the accessible trails. The park also offers ranger-led walks at various times throughout the day.
The small communities of Palmer and Talkeetna offer many trails. In Palmer you can hike to a viewpoint of two glacial valleys. Talkeetna is the perfect location for a scenic stroll on the Talkeetna Lakes Hike, a guided evening experience that fits in well after a busy day of activities. Or, near Mt. McKinley Princess Lodge, take a longer wilderness hike inside Denali State Park with a naturalist guide to an overlook with a perfect view of Denali if the weather is clear.
For those wanting to explore the trail-less parts of Alaska, consider a guided heli-hiking experience. There's the Denali Park Heli-Hiking trip and popular heli-hiking trip in the Knik River Valley.
