29 trails · 216 trail miles · Best season: June – September
Alaska is America's last frontier for hikers, offering vast wilderness with glacier-carved valleys, active volcanoes, and wildlife encounters unmatched anywhere in the US. Summer brings nearly 24 hours of daylight for extended adventures.
Best Season
June – September
Terrain
Glaciers, tundra, boreal forests, volcanic peaks
Top Trail: Alaska State Forest Bluff Trail
Alaska has 29 hiking trails covering 216 trail miles across 1 national parks and 6 state parks.
The best hiking season in Alaska is June – September. The terrain includes glaciers, tundra, boreal forests, volcanic peaks.
The top hiking destinations in Alaska include Denali National Park, Kenai Fjords National Park, Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, Glacier Bay National Park.
Notable long-distance and iconic trails in Alaska include Chilkoot Trail (33 mi), Resurrection Pass Trail (38 mi), Kesugi Ridge Trail (36 mi).
The highest-rated trail in Alaska is Alaska State Forest Bluff Trail. The average trail difficulty across the state is Moderate.