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Top of the World Highway, Interior Alaska

Hiking in Alaska: explore the regions and the trails

Every region has its own hike.

Pick a region in Alaska, discover its landscapes and compare trails by duration, level and access: 5 trails in 3 regions.

By François Dumaine

Top of the World Highway, Interior Alaska · photo from the LGPO trail page

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The regions in Alaska

Different landscapes. Real leads to help you choose.

Knik River

Need a first pick?

Our selection of 5 hikes in Alaska.

  1. 1Killik River
  2. 2Chatanika River
  3. 3Top of the World Highway
See our Top 5 hikes in Alaska

Frequently asked questions

Where can I do an easy hike in Alaska?

1 of our 5 trails are rated easy; Interior Alaska (1) have the most. For a first trail: Top of the World Highway (2.6 km, 45 min).

How do I choose a hiking region?

For the widest choice: Arctic Alaska (2 trails) and Interior Alaska (2 trails).

Do I need to book access?

It depends on the place. parks and several reserves may charge an access fee, sometimes with a booking. The trail page says so when the information is known, and the site manager's own website remains the reference.