Eagle River Nature Center — Complete Anchorage Trail Guide 2026
Easy hike. Up to 12 miles one-way (use any segment), Minimal elevation. Multi-use river valley trail following the Eagle River through spectacular Chugach scenery. Connects…
Easy Hikes
Easy hiking trails near Anchorage
Alder Pond Trail Trail Guide — Eagle River Nature Center Alaska 2026
Easy hike. 1.5 miles RT, 100 ft elevation. Gentle interpretive nature walk through classic Chugach boreal forest. Alder pond wildlife viewing b…
Campbell Creek Estuary Trail Trail Guide — Jewel Lake Area Alaska 2026
Easy hike. 3 miles loop, Minimal elevation. Unique coastal estuary ecosystem within city limits. Waterfowl viewing, salmon in the creek, and mud…
Blueberry Hill Loop Trail Trail Guide — Near Glen Alps Alaska 2026
Easy hike. 2.5 miles loop, 500 ft elevation. Classic local loop with Anchorage views, low tundra, and wildflower meadows. Best blueberry picking …
Summit Lake Trail — Hatcher Pass Trail Guide — Hatcher Pass Road Alaska 2026
Easy hike. 2 miles RT, 400 ft elevation. Short alpine tundra walk to a beautiful lake at 3,300 ft. Independence Mine State Historical Park ne…
South Fork Valley Trail Trail Guide — Glen Alps Alaska 2026
Easy hike. 7 miles RT, 600 ft elevation. Gentle valley walk into the Chugach with wildflower meadows, creek crossings, and mountain scenery. …
Tony Knowles Coastal Trail Trail Guide — Downtown Anchorage to Kincaid Park Alaska 2026
Easy hike. 11 miles one-way, Minimal (flat) elevation. World-class urban trail along Cook Inlet. Denali views on clear days. Moose encounters extremely com…
Byron Glacier — Complete Anchorage Trail Guide 2026
Easy hike. 1.3 miles RT, 100 ft elevation. Walk directly to an active glacier face. In winter and early spring, massive ice caves form beneath …
Thunderbird Falls — Complete Anchorage Trail Guide 2026
Easy hike. 2.0 miles RT, 200 ft elevation. Spectacular 200-foot waterfall in a narrow gorge. Beautiful birch and spruce forest. Two viewing pla…