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The 5 Best Hiking Trails in Alaska: our selection

5 ideas. Reasons to pick each one.

Compare 5 hiking ideas in Alaska: their region, the duration and the level, then open the trail page for the details.

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How to pick the best hiking trails for you?

Three guideposts to compare the ideas in this selection.

The experience

Outings with a good mix of moods and challenges in Alaska.

The scenery

Panoramas, forests and remarkable natural settings.

Who it suits

Outings for different levels and moods, from a serious challenge to an easy stroll.

Our 5 hikes in Alaska

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  1. Killik River

    Arctic Alaska

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  2. Chatanika River

    Interior Alaska

    2 hr 45 min Moderate

    See the trail page
  3. Top of the World Highway trail - hiking in Interior Alaska

    Top of the World Highway

    Interior Alaska

    45 min Easy

    See the trail page
  4. Knik River trail - hiking in Southcentral Alaska

    Knik River

    Southcentral Alaska

    4 hr

    See the trail page

  5. Aniuk River

    Arctic Alaska

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How to choose yours?

Top of the World Highway trail - hiking in Interior Alaska

By your level

Short and easy or more demanding: find a hike that suits your experience and your mood.

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Knik River trail - hiking in Southcentral Alaska

By season

Fall colours, snowy summits, spring flowers: every season offers a different experience.

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Before you book your day

Access, booking, dogs and weather: check the trail page and the site manager.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I know if a hike suits my level?

Each trail page gives the level (easy, moderate or hard) and, when it is known, the duration. Compare them with your experience, then add time for breaks and the way back.

Do some trails in Alaska require a booking?

It depends on the site. Some trails are in parks that charge an access fee or require a booking: the trail page says so when the information is known, and the site manager's own website remains the reference.

Can I bring my dog?

The trail page says whether dogs are allowed, when the information is known. Always check the site's rules, especially about leashes.

Good ideas, ready to go.

Free guide: 25 hikes under 2 hours from Montreal

Distance, elevation, parking and season for each one. The ones we go back to ourselves.

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