Kenai Peninsula County, Alaska
638 hiking & walking trails · 51parks, recreation areas & campgrounds · 17 cities. Real OpenStreetMap + Recreation.gov data, with a free trail map for every listing.
About Hiking in Kenai Peninsula County, Alaska
Kenai Peninsula County is home to 638 mapped hiking trails and 51 federal parks, campgrounds, and recreation areas spread across 17 cities. Trail data is sourced from OpenStreetMap contributors; park and campground info comes from Recreation.gov.
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Trails & Parks in Kenai Peninsula County
Up to 251 pinpoints showing trail and park locations across the county.
Cities in Kenai Peninsula County
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Sample Parks in Kenai Peninsula County
Sample Trails in Kenai Peninsula County
Curated Guides for Kenai Peninsula County
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there hiking trails in Kenai Peninsula County, Alaska?
Yes — we have 638 mapped hiking and walking trails in Kenai Peninsula 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 Kenai Peninsula County, Alaska?
Cannonball Pass Bootpath near Hope is rated hard — the toughest classification among Kenai Peninsula County, Alaska's mapped trails.
What is the best hiking trail in Kenai Peninsula County, Alaska for families?
1 km cut-off near Homer is one of the best family picks in Kenai Peninsula 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 Kenai Peninsula County, Alaska?
Each of the 638 trails in Kenai Peninsula 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 Kenai Peninsula County, Alaska?
Kenai Peninsula County, Alaska has 51 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 Kenai Peninsula County, Alaska?
Yes — 13 of Kenai Peninsula County, Alaska's parks have mapped campsites, from first-come sites to Recreation.gov reservations. The largest is TENDERFOOT CREEK with 36 sites. See the full campgrounds guide below for the ranked list.
Where can I find hiking trails and parks near Kenai Peninsula County, Alaska?
Browse all hiking trails, walking trails, parks, and campgrounds across Alaska for more options beyond Kenai Peninsula County, Alaska.
Hiking guides for Alaska
Statewide rankings and guides — useful context for Kenai Peninsula 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.