Hiking in South Anchorage

South Anchorage is ground zero for hiking access in the city, home to the trailheads that lead into the heart of Chugach State Park and some of the most popular hikes in all of Alaska. The Glen Alps trailhead, perched on the Anchorage Hillside, is the starting point for Flattop Mountain, the Powerline Pass trail, and a network of routes that stretch deep into the backcountry. Nearby, the Prospect Heights trailhead opens access to Wolverine Peak and the ridgelines above Campbell Creek. Kincaid Park, on the southwestern edge of South Anchorage, offers over forty miles of trails through coastal forest with views of Cook Inlet and the Alaska Range. The Campbell Creek Trail provides a lower-elevation greenway walk through South Anchorage neighborhoods, connecting parks and natural areas. Hiking in South Anchorage means having wilderness literally at your back door — residents in hillside neighborhoods can step onto trails from their own streets. The diversity of terrain is remarkable: coastal bluffs, boreal forest, alpine tundra, and mountain summits are all accessible from this part of the city. Our guide to hiking in South Anchorage covers trailheads, difficulty levels, seasonal conditions, and tips for making the most of the incredible trail network at the city's southern edge.