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Hiking in Alaska
Go hiking in Alaska with curated guides of the best hikes across the region. With over 115 3D trail maps in FATMAP, you can easily discover and navigate the best trails in Alaska.
No matter what your next adventure has in store, you can find a guide on FATMAP to help you plan your next epic trip.
Get a top hiking trail recommendation in Alaska from one of our 20 guidebooks, or get inspired by the 115 local adventures uploaded by the FATMAP community. Start exploring now!
Hiking Destinations in Alaska
Hiking Routes in Alaska
Brooks Falls
One of the best places to view grizzly bears in the world.
Easy Hiking
- Distance
- 3.8 km
- Ascent
- 36 m
- Descent
- 36 m
Mountain Vista Loop
One of the best spots for viewing Denali.
Easy Hiking
- Distance
- 1.1 km
- Ascent
- 30 m
- Descent
- 30 m
Savage Alpine Trail
Enjoy fantastic views of Denali from the alpine tundra that this beautiful trail passes through.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 6.8 km
- Ascent
- 521 m
- Descent
- 476 m
Skyline Ridge Loop
A short, rooty hike through Skyline Ridge Park.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 6.6 km
- Ascent
- 243 m
- Descent
- 243 m
Ester Dome: Happy Valley
Enjoy mud-free hiking on these elevated trails on the flanks of Ester Dome.
Easy Hiking
- Distance
- 13 km
- Ascent
- 444 m
- Descent
- 444 m
Angel Rocks
One of the most-trafficked hikes near Fairbanks leads to gorgeous views from elevated rock formations.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 5.9 km
- Ascent
- 413 m
- Descent
- 413 m
Chena River Greenway
Walk the beautiful Chena River Greenway through downtown Fairbanks.
Easy Hiking
- Distance
- 12 km
- Ascent
- 388 m
- Descent
- 388 m
Vagt Lake Out-and-Back
Quick hike to a stunning lake.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 6.7 km
- Ascent
- 235 m
- Descent
- 235 m
Hiking Guidebooks in Alaska
25 routes · Alpine Climbing · Hiking
25 of the Most Incredible Day Hikes in the United States
18 routes · Alpine Climbing · Hiking
The Ultimate Mountaineering Challenge : Climb The Big 10
5 routes · Hiking
Hike the USA's Largest National Park: Wrangell–St. Elias
7 routes · Hiking
Gates of the Arctic: America's "Black Belt Park"
4 routes · Hiking
Step Back in Time in Kobuk Valley National Park
8 routes · Hiking
8 Spectacular Day Hikes in Denali National Park
3 routes · Hiking · Ski Touring
Step Back into the Ice Age in Kenai Fjords National Park
3 routes · Hiking