The Best Trails in Alaska (United States)

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  • Chilkoot Trail

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    near Skagway, Alaska (United States)
    Distance
    31.25mi
    Elevation +
    5144f
    TrailRank
    72| Rating 4.33
    Photo ofChilkoot Trail Photo ofChilkoot Trail Photo ofChilkoot Trail

    A 53km trek which follows the route challenged by stampeders during the Klondike Gold Rush of the 1890's. An outback adventure now jointly controlled by Parks Canada - Chilkoot Trail National Historic Site and U.S. Klond...

    We walked that trail in June 2008. Snow and ice were still present in quantities on the pass and on the Canadian side of...
    JPM58
  • Denali NP Igloo Mountain

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    near Lagoon, Alaska (United States)
    Distance
    3.22mi
    Elevation +
    1493f
    TrailRank
    40
    Photo ofDenali NP Igloo Mountain Photo ofDenali NP Igloo Mountain Photo ofDenali NP Igloo Mountain

    Beautiful off-trail hike in Denali tundra. To start and finish the hike you have to cross a creek. Bring extra socks. This was a Discovery hike, an amazing guided ranger program of the National Park Service. Each day the...

  • Mt Alice trail

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    near The Lagoon, Alaska (United States)
    Distance
    4.33mi
    Elevation +
    1686f
    TrailRank
    37
    Photo ofMt Alice trail Photo ofMt Alice trail Photo ofMt Alice trail

    One of the most spectacular trail in Seward. It is 3.5 hour long (go and return back) Amazing view on all Glacier, Entire Seward gulf, with forrest and eagles flying around your path! Note you don't arrive on Mt Alice...

  • Wrangell St Elias NP Root Glacier

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    near Kennicott, Alaska (United States)
    Distance
    6.66mi
    Elevation +
    807f
    TrailRank
    37
    Photo ofWrangell St Elias NP Root Glacier Photo ofWrangell St Elias NP Root Glacier Photo ofWrangell St Elias NP Root Glacier

    Great hike from Kennecott, crossing through all the historic buildings, to Root Glacier. There is another trail to a Glacier View, but this one goes to the base of the glacier and allows you to hike over it if you have c...

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  • Mendenhall Glacier

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    near Mendenhaven, Alaska (United States)
    Distance
    5.88mi
    Elevation +
    958f
    TrailRank
    36
    Photo ofMendenhall Glacier Photo ofMendenhall Glacier Photo ofMendenhall Glacier

    This was one of my most memorable hikes. It was a true privilege to walk on a Glacier. Although this glacier is rapidly receding, it still looked huge to me. And the Glacier was so spectacular! If you have plenty of time...

  • Kenai NP Harding Icefield

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    near Bear Creek, Alaska (United States)
    Distance
    9.15mi
    Elevation +
    3369f
    TrailRank
    36
    Photo ofKenai NP Harding Icefield Photo ofKenai NP Harding Icefield Photo ofKenai NP Harding Icefield

    Incredible hike to harding icefield from which a lot of icebergs of the Kenai Peninsula start. Even in a horrible day (it was raining the whole day) it is amazing. Wear appropriate clothes and shoes and be prepared for c...

  • Bird Ridge Complete

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    near Indian, Alaska (United States)
    Distance
    5.55mi
    Elevation +
    3346f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofBird Ridge Complete Photo ofBird Ridge Complete Photo ofBird Ridge Complete

    2.8 Miles each way - very steep ascent for the first 1.5 Miles, easing a bit above the tree line. As of early June still some snow above 2000 feet elevation, but you can skirt the snow patches with some small deviations....

  • Wolverine's peak

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    near Basher, Alaska (United States)
    Distance
    4.58mi
    Elevation +
    3612f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofWolverine's peak Photo ofWolverine's peak Photo ofWolverine's peak

    Wolverine's peak is a round trip of 14 kilometers, 1 km up and 1 km down on the way down thus requires hikers to be slightly in good condition. The way back was much quicker than the way up, so in total I spent about 5 h...

  • Tony Knowles Coastal Trail Anchorage

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    near Anchorage, Alaska (United States)
    Distance
    24.58mi
    Elevation +
    627f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofTony Knowles Coastal Trail Anchorage Photo ofTony Knowles Coastal Trail Anchorage Photo ofTony Knowles Coastal Trail Anchorage

    One of the most scenic cycling trails I have done. It takes you from Downtown Anchorage to Kincaid Park. You can go back the same way, or make a detour and ride around the International Airport and through a small airpor...

  • Hikingtrail Bonanza mine

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    near McCarthy, Alaska (United States)
    Distance
    20.11mi
    Elevation +
    4485f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofHikingtrail Bonanza mine Photo ofHikingtrail Bonanza mine Photo ofHikingtrail Bonanza mine

    Today we drive to the bridge of McCarthy. There we take the bus to Kennicott. We stop at the end of Kennicott and walk to the visitor center. They will tell us more about the hike to the bonanzamine. It is a day walk ...

  • Bear viewing Katmai

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    near Napaimute (historical), Alaska (United States)
    Distance
    3.80mi
    Elevation +
    272f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofBear viewing Katmai Photo ofBear viewing Katmai Photo ofBear viewing Katmai

    Today we take a floatplane from Homer to Katmai. There are 10 people on the plane and the pilot is also the guide. We passsomething for the Katmai volcanic island Augustine. Then we flyto Lake Mirror and then landing in ...

  • near Mendenhaven, Alaska (United States)
    Distance
    3.78mi
    Elevation +
    1227f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofMedenhall glacier east trail (Juneau, Alaska) Photo ofMedenhall glacier east trail (Juneau, Alaska) Photo ofMedenhall glacier east trail (Juneau, Alaska)

    This trail will change your life forever. Not for the best view over the glacier but for the great forest you walk into. Two hours to complete, it was raining when we where there so we got this extra adventure bit... try...

  • near Seward, Alaska (United States)
    Distance
    4.64mi
    Elevation +
    2779f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofSeward: Mt. Marathon - Easier way up Photo ofSeward: Mt. Marathon - Easier way up Photo ofSeward: Mt. Marathon - Easier way up

    This is a beautiful yet challenging hike to the top of the Race Point of Mt. Marathon. This trail Follows the jeep trail on the way up, then the hiking trail and comes back down from the race trail. The use of gaiters on...

  • near Seward, Alaska (United States)
    Distance
    4.18mi
    Elevation +
    2756f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofSeward: Mt. Marathon - Steeper way up Photo ofSeward: Mt. Marathon - Steeper way up Photo ofSeward: Mt. Marathon - Steeper way up

    This is a beautiful yet challenging hike to the top of the Race Point of Mt. Marathon. This trail Follows the jeep trail on the way up, then the hiking trail and comes back down from the race trail. The use of gaiters on...

  • Lower Lake

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    near Skagway, Alaska (United States)
    Distance
    3.46mi
    Elevation +
    617f
    TrailRank
    32| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofLower Lake Photo ofLower Lake Photo ofLower Lake

    Starting near Congress Way, we took a little trail that was aside a river full of salmons, then we crossed a little bridge and the train rails. We got to the trail that starts getting up quickly and keep in the trail tha...

    My favorite trail. Long enough for a workout, short enough to be able to do it everyday.
    Emilia Stoker
  • Juneau: Mt. Roberts Peak

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    near Tsantikihin (historical), Alaska (United States)
    Distance
    7.77mi
    Elevation +
    3159f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofJuneau: Mt. Roberts Peak Photo ofJuneau: Mt. Roberts Peak Photo ofJuneau: Mt. Roberts Peak

    Mt.Robert's Peak from the tram station in Juneau. Take the tram ride up and begin at the top. Follow the trail and the signs until Mt. Robert's Peak.

  • Skagway: Laughton Glacier

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    near Dyea, Alaska (United States)
    Distance
    7.50mi
    Elevation +
    1398f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofSkagway: Laughton Glacier Photo ofSkagway: Laughton Glacier Photo ofSkagway: Laughton Glacier

    This is an easy and extremely beautiful hike that will take you to the face of a glacier coming down like a frozen cascade through the mountain range. To do this hike you will need to take the White Pass & Yukon Route t...

  • near Mendenhaven, Alaska (United States)
    Distance
    6.94mi
    Elevation +
    942f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo of2021-07-07 Mendenhall Glacier and Ice Cave Photo of2021-07-07 Mendenhall Glacier and Ice Cave Photo of2021-07-07 Mendenhall Glacier and Ice Cave

    Trail to Mendenhall Glacier and Ice Cave. Location of ice cave and glacier access could change from season to season and should serve only as reference. The first half of the recording was on "West Glacier Trail", whic...

  • Hidden Lake via Powerline

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    near Basher, Alaska (United States)
    Distance
    10.08mi
    Elevation +
    1683f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofHidden Lake via Powerline Photo ofHidden Lake via Powerline Photo ofHidden Lake via Powerline

    Hidden Lake via Powerline The first half of the hike follows Powerline Pass Trail, which is mostly broad, and easy to manage. After crossing the river bridge the trail becomes steeper, but still manageable for most hi...

  • Radio Control Tower

    Alpine Climbing
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    near Petersville, Alaska (United States)
    Distance
    3.90mi
    Elevation +
    1562f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofRadio Control Tower Photo ofRadio Control Tower Photo ofRadio Control Tower

    We started on our camp site and started walking through the glacier to Radio Control Tower. We started climbing by the northern slop until we reached the ridge. We continued by the ridge until the summit, some times the ...

  • Skagway: AB Mountain

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    near Skagway, Alaska (United States)
    Distance
    12.25mi
    Elevation +
    4764f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofSkagway: AB Mountain Photo ofSkagway: AB Mountain Photo ofSkagway: AB Mountain

    This is a beautiful hike yet quite challenging due to its way up, which is constantly steep with no rests. At the top you will be rewarded with beautiful views. Unfortunately we didn't reach the top as we didn't have en...

  • 2021-07-04 South Pioneer Peak

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    near Knik River, Alaska (United States)
    Distance
    12.65mi
    Elevation +
    6818f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo of2021-07-04 South Pioneer Peak Photo of2021-07-04 South Pioneer Peak Photo of2021-07-04 South Pioneer Peak

    A grueling day hike to the mountain that soared magnificently above the southern shore of Kink Arm, that concluded with YDS class 3 scrambling and towering views. Trail was well marked with distance markers all the way ...

  • Catears

    Alpine Climbing
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    near Petersville, Alaska (United States)
    Distance
    7.48mi
    Elevation +
    2297f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofCatears Photo ofCatears Photo ofCatears

    From base camp we descended by the glacier to main Kahilna Glacier and turned south, there were a lot of crevasses at our left side. We continued until we reached the main slope to Catears. We started climbing, the firs...

  • Flattop Mountain Trail

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    near Knik Heights, Alaska (United States)
    Distance
    3.10mi
    Elevation +
    1316f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo ofFlattop Mountain Trail Photo ofFlattop Mountain Trail Photo ofFlattop Mountain Trail

    A very pleasant short hike. It starts very easy and is such for the first 2/3 of the trail, the last 500ft is where the steep climb starts and you need to use your all fours. If only you are not scared of heights, it’s d...

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