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
Hiking in Alaska
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Hiking Routes in Alaska
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
Johnson Pass
A backcountry crossing of a low alpine pass surrounded by beautiful mountains.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 37 km
- Ascent
- 1.2 km
- Descent
- 1.2 km
Kincaid Beach
Take a quick hike to the incredible views from Kincaid Beach.
Easy Hiking
- Distance
- 3.6 km
- Ascent
- 97 m
- Descent
- 97 m
Lost Lake Loop
A long loop covering some of the best singletrack on the Kenai Peninsula.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 52 km
- Ascent
- 2.2 km
- Descent
- 2.2 km
Lost Lake Out-and-Back
Hike to a stunning alpine lake in the shadow of Mt Ascension.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 22 km
- Ascent
- 900 m
- Descent
- 900 m
Williwaw Lakes and Ballpark Loop
Find a variety of Chugach scenery on this long day hike or overnight trip, which begins from a popular trailhead but soon leaves the crowds behind.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 16 km
- Ascent
- 834 m
- Descent
- 834 m
South Fork Rim Loop
A scenic hike in the hills close to town, good for getting a feel for hiking in the Chugach
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 5.1 km
- Ascent
- 222 m
- Descent
- 221 m
Reed Lakes Trail
A spectacular walk through a stair-stepped valley, leading up to an alpine basin beneath jagged peaks of the Talkeetna Range
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 14 km
- Ascent
- 777 m
- Descent
- 777 m
Crow Pass Trail
A historic route across the Chugach Mountains from Girdwood to Eagle River, with options for day hikes and multi-night treks.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 35 km
- Ascent
- 1.2 km
- Descent
- 1.5 km