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Top-rated hikes across Alaska, from easy nature walks to challenging summit scrambles

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Flattop Mountain Trail
Moderate
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Flattop Mountain

📏 3.3 mi
▲ 1,350 ft gain
🕐 2-3 hrs
★★★★★
(2,847)

Anchorage Area

Crow Pass Trail
Hard
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Crow Pass Trail

📏 21 mi
▲ 3,500 ft gain
🕐 1-2 days
★★★★★
(1,923)

Anchorage Area

Byron Glacier Trail
Easy
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Byron Glacier Trail

📏 1.5 mi
▲ 200 ft gain
🕐 1 hr
★★★★☆
(1,456)

Kenai Peninsula

Denali Summit
Expert
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Denali — West Buttress

📏 16 mi
▲ 13,000 ft gain
🕐 14-21 days
★★★★★
(967)

Denali Area

Harding Icefield Trail
Moderate
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Harding Icefield Trail

📏 8.2 mi
▲ 3,800 ft gain
🕐 6-8 hrs
★★★★★
(2,134)

Kenai Peninsula

Thunderbird Falls
Easy
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Thunderbird Falls

📏 2.0 mi
▲ 350 ft gain
🕐 1 hr
★★★★☆
(1,892)

Mat-Su Valley

Explore by Region

Alaska is massive — find trails and adventures near your basecamp


Anchorage Area

Anchorage Area

85+ Trails



Denali Area

Denali Area

60+ Trails



Kenai Peninsula

Kenai Peninsula

120+ Trails



Southeast Alaska

Southeast Alaska

95+ Trails



Fairbanks Area

Fairbanks Area

40+ Trails



Mat-Su Valley

Mat-Su Valley

55+ Trails



Kodiak

Kodiak

25+ Trails



Arctic

Arctic

20+ Trails

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⚠️ Bear Country — Be Prepared

Alaska is home to brown bears, black bears, and polar bears. Always carry bear spray, make noise on the trail, store food properly, and know what to do in an encounter. Read our complete bear safety guide →

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