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The Tony Knowles Coastal Trail

The Tony Knowles Coastal Trail is considered one of the most beautiful trails in the nation; this trail gently winds along the coastal miles from downtown to Kincaid Park’s chalet and is by far Anchorage’s most famous trail. Leave the crowded city behind, and explore a local treasure that showcases a long tale of natural…

Rabbit Lake Trailhead

This 14.0 km out-and-back trail near Anchorage is generally considered challenging and takes around hours to complete. The Rabbit Lake Trailhead is dog friendly and popular for camping, hiking, and backpacking. This hike ends at a big lake, in the two near-sheer faces’ shadows of 5,000-foot peaks.  Once you’ve crossed the gate at the parking…

Glen Alps / Flattop Trailhead

This trailhead is 30 minutes away from downtown Anchorage and is one of Alaska’s most visited peaks. Explore the 1350 steep foot trail to the rocky and football field-sized summon in an hour and enjoy the panoramic views from Denali (Mt. McKinley) to the Aleutian Islands. But, if you want to enjoy picturesque views without…

Williwaw Lakes Trail

Williwaw Lakes Trail is a 7-mile hike that begins in the mountains just above the city of Anchorage, and it takes you to the different Williwaw Lakes, all of which are situated below Mount Williwaw’s sheer north face – the highest peak in the Front Range. To get to the Williwaw Lakes, you must reach…