Travel on foot is often the most rewarding way to explore the expansive system of nature trails in Alaska. The Girdwood Valley is filled with endless walking and hiking trails. Summer Trail Maps are available …

Below you’ll find our recommended routes to the top; all leave from the Alyeska Hotel (where you’ll find trail maps). While any summer day is good for this hike, try to time your visit around one of the area’s …

5 days ago · The wooden stairs help hikers navigate the more challenging terrain along the trail. Hikers are rewarded with expansive views of the valley, Turnagain Arm, the Girdwood Valley, the …

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Sep 29, 2025 · Overview Trail Count: 97 Lift Count: 7 Vertical: 2874 ft Difficulty: 46.1 Beginner Friendliness: 16.8 Last Updated: 2025-09-29 Visit Website

ALyeSKA HIKING Trails Embark on an unforgettable adventure in the breathtaking wilderness of Alaska’s Chugach Mountains. Whether you’re seeking the thrill of hiking through ancient forests and …

Find the best trails. Discover the most beautiful places in the world, download GPS tracks and follow the top routes on a map. Record your own trail from the Wikiloc app, upload it and share it with the …

About two-thirds of the way up the slope, the trail climbs more precipitously. Some well-placed chains help you ascend with some ease and safely. Then, on the mountain’s upper face, the view opens up …

Explore alyeska - view hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.

May 6, 2025 · For those seeking a challenge wrapped in breathtaking beauty, this 4.5-mile out-and-back trail near Girdwood, Alaska, is a siren song that’s hard to resist. I recently answered that call, and …