summer-hiking

Discover Alaska's spectacular wildflower season — fireweed, lupine, and forget-me-nots bloom across Anchorage trails and Kenai meadows from May to August.

Girdwood sits 45 minutes from Anchorage: Alyeska's Glacier Bowl Gondola, Winner Creek's hand-tram, Crow Creek Mine gold panning, and excellent dining await.

Plan the best summer hiking trails near Anchorage with 15 local favorites, from Tony Knowles and Thunderbird Falls to Flattop, Rabbit Lake, and Crow Pass.

Getting ready for Anchorage hiking in 2026? Start with the right gear, safer first trails, bear prep, and shoulder-season trail-readiness basics.