Alaska is 670,000 square miles of incredible splendor and diversity. the Land of the Midnight Sun boasts rainforests,
glaciers, thousands of miles of coastline, the tallest mountain in North America, 1,000s of lakes, and 80 million acres of wildlife refuges.
Alaska Hike Search Alaska Hike Search is a wonderful guide to hiking in the Anchorage Area. This site provides detailed trail reports on over 50 hikes within 200 miles of Anchorage, ranging from short and easy to long and difficult. A wealth of information is provided on each hike, plus color photos and topo maps. This site is essential to all visitors who want to get out and have a positive experience seeing Alaska.
Alaska Outdoor Journal - Outdoor Activities Alaska's online magazine offers many suggestions for hiking in the land of the midnight sun. Also provides information on Bear-watching, Canoeing, Wildlife viewing, and panning for gold.
Pangaea Adventures: Alaska Summer This Alaska guiding company provides complete packages for kayaking and backpacking, as well as for multi-sport trips and adventure cruises. Check out their web specials!
GORP Alaska Hiking Guide Provides detailed information on the wide variety of hiking opportunities across the state.
MICA Guides An Alaskan guiding company that will take you hiking on Glaciers, and can introduce you to Ice climbing.
TREK ALASKA Another guiding company that specializes in hiking and Backpacking in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park.
Alaska State Parks Official guide to the state-run parks in Alaska. Includes information on each park, a special section on the Alaska trail system, historical information, and even information on public use cabins.
Fairbanks Area Hiking Club A group of Alaska residents who love to get out and see Alaska under their own power. They have regularly scheduled outings, and have a page listing past hikes. Monthly meetings for members.
Klondike Goldrush National Historic Park Detailed descriptions of day hikes near Skagway, the last stop for fortune seekers heading into the Yukon to strike it rich in 1897.
Wrangell - St. Elias National Park & Preserve Most hiking in Alaska is done without the benefit of improved trails, and the Wrangell-St. Elias is no exception. Still, there are many districts within this park which offer beautiful hikes, and most are best experienced as multi-day adventures.
Denali National Park & Preserve Home to the tallest mountain in North America and containing 6 million acres of wilderness, Denali National Park is a wonder to see. You can also find day hikes ranging from a leisurely stroll to a strenuous hike to the top of a mountain.
