Hiking Trails & Parks in Alaska
5,784 mapped hiking and walking trails, plus 455 parks, recreation areas, and campgrounds across Alaska. Free trail maps for every listing — browse by county or city, or jump straight to the full list.
About Hiking in Alaska
Alaska has 5,784 mapped hiking trails and 455 federally managed parks and recreation areas spread across 32 counties. Trail data comes from OpenStreetMap contributors; parks and campgrounds from Recreation.gov.
Trying to narrow down? Browse all trails, all parks, all 32 counties, or pick a county below to see only its options.
Where to Go in Alaska
A spatially-sampled view of 246 trail and park locations across Alaska’s counties.
Alaska Counties
Top 24 counties shown — 32 total indexed.
Trails by Difficulty in Alaska
Parks & Campgrounds in Alaska
Longest Trails in Alaska
Curated Guides for Alaska
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there hiking trails in Alaska?
Yes — we have 5,784 mapped hiking and walking trails in Alaska, sourced from OpenStreetMap. Browse the full list below, with distance, elevation, and difficulty for each.
What is the most difficult hiking trail in Alaska?
Dail Peak Scramble near Skagway is rated expert — the toughest classification among Alaska's mapped trails.
What is the best hiking trail in Alaska for families?
1 km cut-off near Homer is one of the best family picks in Alaska — easy difficulty, short enough for kids and first-timers. See the full family hiking guide below for more options.
Is there a trail map for Alaska?
Each of the 5,784 trails in Alaska has its own page with an interactive map, GPS coordinates, and a link to view it on OpenStreetMap — no app or account needed.
What parks and recreation areas are in Alaska?
Alaska has 455 parks, recreation areas, and federal facilities in our index (92 classified as recreation areas). Each listing includes activities, photos where available, and directions.
Can I go camping in Alaska?
Yes — 77 of Alaska's parks have mapped campsites, from first-come sites to Recreation.gov reservations. The largest is MENDENHALL CAMPGROUND with 68 sites. See the full campgrounds guide below for the ranked list.
Hiking guides & rankings for Alaska
In-depth articles drawing on the trail and park data above.
Photo: Sergei AkulichThe 10 Longest Hiking Trails in Alaska, Ranked
Alaska's longest mapped hiking trails, ranked by distance with notes on what makes each route worth the commitment.
Photo: Tobias MrzykAlaska's 10 Most Punishing Trails by Elevation Gain
Steep is hard. These are the ten Alaska trails with the most total elevation gain — quad-burners earned by hard climbing.
Photo: Tobias MrzykThe Best Beginner-Friendly Hikes in Alaska
Ten gentle, well-marked Alaska trails perfect for first-time hikers, families, or recovery days.
Photo: Sergei AkulichThe 10 Most Challenging Hikes in Alaska
Alaska's ten hardest hikes — expert difficulty, big mileage, or serious exposure. Reserved for experienced hikers.
Photo: Joshua EarleThe Best National Parks & Recreation Areas in Alaska
Federal parks and recreation areas in Alaska ranked by what they actually offer hikers and campers, not just popularity.
Photo: Sergei AkulichBest Waterfall Hikes in Alaska: 10 Trails to See Falls Up Close
Alaska's best hikes to named waterfalls — from short family-friendly viewpoints to all-day cascade chasing.