Alaska
The untamed last frontier. While visiting Denali National Park is on many traveler's bucket list, and while it's well worth the trip there's no reason to stop there. Alaska is chock full of hiking, backpacking, packrafting, kayaking, rafting and more. It's truly difficult to put into words the scale and magnificence of an untamed Alaskan landscape -- you'll just have to see for yourself.
Top Adventures in Alaska
Hike Byron Glacier
4.8
To begin on this adventure, you first have to find the trailhead. Drive out on the highway to Girdwood, and turn left at the sign that says "Portage Glacier". Towards the end of the road, it Ys and you take a right, then another right. Follow this...
Hike up Flattop Mountain
3.9
3.4 mi
/ 1300 ft gain
This moderate to difficult climb starts at 2200 feet and gets progressively difficult as you get closer to the top. It will cost $5(cash or card) to park at the Glen Alps Trailhead where you will find a set of well maintained trails accessing diff...
Hike the McKinley Bar Trail
5.0
McKinley Bar Trail is a 5 mile roundtrip hike that is located 1/4 mile before Wonder Lake Campground. This hike is a great way to stretch your legs out after a long bus ride. This easy trail meanders through a spruce forest and past many small pon...
Hike Exit Glacier
4.8
It's hard to fathom how massive some Alaskan glaciers can be. But spend a day hiking along one and you'll start to get an idea of how much ice there is in Alaska. The Exit Glacier is a small tongue of glacier from the Harding Ice Field that comes ...
Hike to the Crow Pass Cabin
4.7
6 mi
/ 2080 ft gain
Climb 3 miles from the parking lot at the Crow Creek Trailhead to Crow Pass. Waiting for you at Crystal Lake is the quaint A-frame Forest Service Cabin, along with an amazing view of Crystal Lake. The cabin sits just 500 feet off of the main tra...
Hike Winner Creek Gorge
4.6
6 mi
Most people will start this trail behind the Hotel Alyeska and parking is available there if you're not a guest spending the night. This trail can be broken down into 3 segments and the first section is .75 miles along many sections of boardwalk....
Hike the Mendenhall Glacier
4.8
8 mi
The Mendenhall Glacier, formerly known as Sitaantaagu ("the Glacier Behind the Town"), is a 12 mile long glacier about 12 miles outside Alaska’s capital Juneau. A quick drive from downtown Juneau to the ‘trailhead’ parking lot finds you overlookin...
Hike Matanuska Glacier
4.8
The glacier is adjacent to the Glenn Highway at milepost 101. Located about 93 miles northeast of Anchorage. There is a $20 entry fee where you can park your car and take a quick hike to the glacier. A campsite is located at the entrance if you ca...
Alaska camping, hotels, and more
Anchorage, Alaska
Crow Pass Cabin
Overview
Crow Pass Cabin is located about 500 yards off the Crow Pass Trail, which follows part of the former supply route for the Iditar...
From $75/night
Anchorage, Alaska
Williwaw Campground
Overview
Williwaw Campground, an idyllic area, sits beside Williwaw Creek near the town of Girdwood, Alaska. The campground boasts prime ...
From $18/night
Angoon, Alaska
Church Bight Cabin
Overview
Church Bight Cabin offers guests recreation, relaxation and a unique wilderness lodging experience on the southeast side of Admi...
From $35/night
Angoon, Alaska
Hasselborg Creek Cabin
Overview
Hasselborg Creek Cabin offers guests access to a variety of recreational activities, relaxation and a unique wilderness lodging ...
From $15/night
Angoon, Alaska
Jims Lake Cabin
Overview
Jim's Lake Cabin offers visitors recreation, relaxation and a remote wilderness lodging experience in the Tongass National Fores...
From $35/night
Angoon, Alaska
Pybus Bay Cabin
Overview
Pybus Cabin offers guests recreation, relaxation and a unique wilderness lodging experience on
the southeast side of Admiralty ...
From $35/night
