Anchorage County, Alaska
795 hiking & walking trails · 13parks, recreation areas & campgrounds · 11 cities. Real OpenStreetMap + Recreation.gov data, with a free trail map for every listing.
About Hiking in Anchorage County, Alaska
Anchorage County is home to 795 mapped hiking trails and 13 federal parks, campgrounds, and recreation areas spread across 11 cities. Trail data is sourced from OpenStreetMap contributors; park and campground info comes from Recreation.gov.
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Trails & Parks in Anchorage County
Up to 213 pinpoints showing trail and park locations across the county.
Cities in Anchorage County
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Sample Parks in Anchorage County
Sample Trails in Anchorage County
Curated Guides for Anchorage County
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there hiking trails in Anchorage County, Alaska?
Yes — we have 795 mapped hiking and walking trails in Anchorage County, Alaska, sourced from OpenStreetMap. Browse the full list below, with distance, elevation, and difficulty for each.
What is the most difficult hiking trail in Anchorage County, Alaska?
Bashful Peak Trail near Palmer is rated hard — the toughest classification among Anchorage County, Alaska's mapped trails.
What is the best hiking trail in Anchorage County, Alaska for families?
1K Cutoff near Chugiak is one of the best family picks in Anchorage County, 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 Anchorage County, Alaska?
Each of the 795 trails in Anchorage County, 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 Anchorage County, Alaska?
Anchorage County, Alaska has 13 parks, recreation areas, and federal facilities in our index (4 classified as recreation areas). Each listing includes activities, photos where available, and directions.
Can I go camping in Anchorage County, Alaska?
Yes — 1 of Anchorage County, Alaska's parks have mapped campsites, from first-come sites to Recreation.gov reservations. The largest is WILLIWAW CAMPGROUND with 52 sites. See the full campgrounds guide below for the ranked list.
Where can I find hiking trails and parks near Anchorage County, Alaska?
Browse all hiking trails, walking trails, parks, and campgrounds across Alaska for more options beyond Anchorage County, Alaska.
Hiking guides for Alaska
Statewide rankings and guides — useful context for Anchorage County.
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.