Flattop (Anchorage)
Great views of the Chugach mountains; some scrambling up rocks towards the
top of the trail.
Round trip: 3 miles
Elevation gain: 1252 feet
High point: 3510 feet.Rendezvous Peak - Arctic Valley
(Anchorage)
Relatively easy, steady, uphill climb. Great views from the pass
at 3468 feet as well as the peak.
Round trip: 3.5 miles
Elevation gain: 1500 feet
High point: 4050 feet
Winner Creek Gorge - (Girdwood)
Easy, flat hike through the forest at the base of Mt. Alyeska. Hand
tram over the gorge.
Round trip: 5.5 miles
Elevation gain: 260 feet
High point: 600 feet
Bird Ridge - (Anchorage)
Steep hike offering great views of Turnagain Arm.
Round trip: 2-12 miles
Elevation gain: 4600 feet
High point: 4650 feet
Wolverine - (Anchorage)
Steep hike with views of the Alaska Range.
Round trip: 11 miles
Elevation gain: 3340 feet
High point: 4455 feet
Trails of Anchorage
Anchorage's parks offer many great walking, biking, and skiing trails as
well. The Coastal Trail is especially popular. See the above
link for details.