The Best Rock Climbing in Alaska
Looking for the best rock climbing in Alaska? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Alaska. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.
Top rock climbing spots in and near Alaska
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Seward, Alaska
Climb Mount Alice
5.03 mi / 5265 ft gainThis hike starts at 0 feet elevation on the side of Resurrection Bay opposite of Seward. Travelling south from Anchorage, take a left turn onto Nash Road a couple of miles before getting into Seward itself. Follow Nash Road for a few miles, past campgrounds, etc. About a mile before reaching the ...Read more -
Seward, Alaska
Ice Climb Exit Glacier
4.5 mi / 750 ft gainYou could climb Exit Glacier a hundred times and never see the same crevasse twice. This glacier is constantly changing, so you never know what kind of climbing you're in for. If you're not an experienced ice climber, there are a couple of guide companies in Seward you could go with.The hike begi...Read more -
Yukon-Koyukuk, Alaska
Backpack Gates Of The Arctic National Park
25 mi / 2000 ft gainThe absolute most important part of planning a trip to Gates Of The Arctic is accepting the fact that you’ll be improvising for the majority of the experience. The park is larger than several US states, so remote that not a single road or hiking trail exists within the park, and the vast majority...Read more -
Healy, Alaska
Camp at Riley Creek Campground
4.0The campground has cell service, and wifi available for purchase. Fires are allowed year-round, and downed wood may be gathered. Potable water is seasonal - make sure you have all proper water filtration systems needed! No campgrounds in Denali have electrical or water hookups for RVs. Riley Cree...Read more -
Valdez, Alaska
Worthington Glacier
1 mi / 335 ft gainWorthington Glacier is an out-and-back trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Valdez, Alaska.Read more
