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Dog-Friendly Running Trails in Alaska

Alaska has 22 trails with dogs allowed in this directory, across 5 cities and towns — Palmer, Anchorage, Juneau, Wasilla and 1 more. Trails where dogs are welcome, with leash rules, bags and water still on you.

Labels come from each trail's own listing, its website and runners' reviews. Conditions change with the weather and the season, and gates and lights follow the park's own hours, so check a recent review before you drive out.

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Use the filters to narrow these by surface, loop, distance, shade, lighting, restrooms, water and parking.

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Chugach State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 2,510 reviews

Anchorage, AK

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Massive park with coastline, mountains, glaciers & lakes, plus camping, a ski area & nature center.

Friends of Creamers Field at Creamer's Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,398 reviews

Fairbanks, AK

BoardwalkLitScenicDog-friendly

Wildlife sanctuary & landmark dairy farm offering bird observation & nature education.

Margaret Eagan Sullivan Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 906 reviews

Anchorage, AK

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Green space with a paved biking & walking path fronting Westchester Lagoon, plus mountain views.

Far North Bicentennial Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 608 reviews

Anchorage, AK

ScenicDog-friendly

Popular 4,000-acre park with 100-plus miles of multi-use trails, skiing, a botanical garden & more.

West Butte Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 310 reviews

Palmer, AK

4 miNatural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Hiking area featuring a trail and 500-plus steps that lead to panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.

Graehl Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 207 reviews

Fairbanks, AK

Dog-friendly

Relaxed park with grassy areas, a playground and picnic tables, plus boat ramps and docks.

Government Peak Recreation Area

4.8 ★★★★★ 179 reviews

Palmer, AK

3.5 miNatural surfaceLitScenic

Park featuring trails for hiking, biking, and cross-country skiing in a scenic setting.

Reflections Lake Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 160 reviews

Palmer, AK

LoopBoardwalkScenicDog-friendly

Relaxing circular trail and beach area around the lake, with a tower for observation and viewing wildlife.

Crevasse-Moraine Trailhead

4.6 ★★★★★ 120 reviews

Palmer, AK

6.7 miDog-friendly

Community park with hiking trails and paths popular for biking, skiing, and other outdoor activities.

Smokejumper Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 96 reviews

Anchorage, AK

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Wooded hiking route featuring varied terrain, plus wildlife such as moose and bears.

Wasilla Creek Boardwalk Trail

4.4 ★★★★☆ 100 reviews

Wasilla, AK

4 miBoardwalkScenicDog-friendly

Trail through the woods and marsh ending at a nice platform that overlooks mountains.

Mendenhall Refuge Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ 82 reviews

Juneau, AK

ScenicDog-friendly

Scenic area featuring a flat trail for hiking and biking with glacier views plus wetlands and bird-watching opportunities.

UAF Trail System

4.8 ★★★★★ 63 reviews

Fairbanks, AK

Natural surfaceLitDog-friendly

Recreational area for hiking, biking, and cross-country skiing, near the University of Alaska campus.

Palmer Rail Trail

4.6 ★★★★★ 47 reviews

Palmer, AK

ScenicDog-friendly

Open hiking trail featuring views of the Matanuska River, Lazy Mountain, and wildlife.

Scout Ridge Loop Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ 38 reviews

Wasilla, AK

LoopMixedScenicDog-friendly

Dredge Lake Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 35 reviews

Juneau, AK

ScenicDog-friendly

Settlers Bay Coastal Park - East Lot

4.7 ★★★★★ 30 reviews

Wasilla, AK

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Powerline Trail

4.4 ★★★★☆ 32 reviews

Juneau, AK

ScenicDog-friendly

Bear Alley Fitness Trail

4.4 ★★★★☆ 27 reviews

Anchorage, AK

Dog-friendly

Airport Hiking Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 24 reviews

Juneau, AK

ScenicDog-friendly

Kin-Win Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 16 reviews

Palmer, AK

ScenicDog-friendly

Swan 'Quggesh' Lake Trails

4.1 ★★★★☆ 12 reviews

Wasilla, AK

LoopMixedScenicDog-friendly

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