The untamed last frontier. While visiting Denali National Park is on many traveler's bucket list, and while it's well worth the trip there's no reason to stop there. Alaska is chock full of hiking, backpacking, packrafting, kayaking, rafting and more. It's truly difficult to put into words the scale and magnificence of an untamed Alaskan landscape -- you'll just have to see for yourself.
Top Adventures in Alaska
Hike Byron Glacier
4.8
To begin on this adventure, you first have to find the trailhead. Drive out on the highway to Girdwood, and turn left at the sign that says "Portage Glacier". Towards the end of the road, it Ys and you take a right, then another right. Follow this...
Hike up Flattop Mountain
3.9
3.4 mi
/ 1300 ft gain
This moderate to difficult climb starts at 2200 feet and gets progressively difficult as you get closer to the top. It will cost $5(cash or card) to park at the Glen Alps Trailhead where you will find a set of well maintained trails accessing diff...
Hike the McKinley Bar Trail
5.0
McKinley Bar Trail is a 5 mile roundtrip hike that is located 1/4 mile before Wonder Lake Campground. This hike is a great way to stretch your legs out after a long bus ride. This easy trail meanders through a spruce forest and past many small pon...
Hike Exit Glacier
4.8
It's hard to fathom how massive some Alaskan glaciers can be. But spend a day hiking along one and you'll start to get an idea of how much ice there is in Alaska. The Exit Glacier is a small tongue of glacier from the Harding Ice Field that comes ...
Alaska camping, hotels, and more
Anchorage, Alaska
Crow Pass Cabin
Overview
Crow Pass Cabin is located about 500 yards off the Crow Pass Trail, which follows part of the former supply route for the Iditar...
From $75/night
Anchorage, Alaska
Williwaw Campground
Overview
Williwaw Campground, an idyllic area, sits beside Williwaw Creek near the town of Girdwood, Alaska. The campground boasts prime ...
From $18/night
Angoon, Alaska
Church Bight Cabin
Overview
Church Bight Cabin offers guests recreation, relaxation and a unique wilderness lodging experience on the southeast side of Admi...
From $35/night
Angoon, Alaska
Hasselborg Creek Cabin
Overview
Hasselborg Creek Cabin offers guests access to a variety of recreational activities, relaxation and a unique wilderness lodging ...
From $15/night
