day-hikes

Most visitors only see Kenai Fjords National Park from a boat — but Exit Glacier and the Harding Icefield Trail offer direct, free, on-foot access to the glacial landscape, including one of Alaska's great day hikes.

Hike Exit Glacier in Kenai Fjords National Park: trail options from an easy 1-mile loop to the 8-mile Harding Ice Field summit, with tips for 2026.

Primrose Trail near Seward: an 8-mile Kenai Peninsula hike starting at Mile 17 Seward Hwy — 1,800 ft gain, wildflowers, and Kenai Lake views. 2026 guide.

The Lost Lake Trail near Seward is one of the Kenai Peninsula's best alpine day hikes — 14 miles of tundra, glacial lake views, and epic Kenai scenery.

Plan your Flattop Mountain hike in Anchorage with our 2026 trail guide: Glen Alps trailhead, trail stats, packing tips, and the best months to summit.

Anchorage's most-climbed peak: Flattop Mountain is 3 miles round trip from Glen Alps Trailhead. 2026 guide to parking, difficulty, seasons, and what to bring.