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Flat & Fast Running Trails in Alaska
Alaska has 15 trails with flat, fast terrain in this directory, across 6 cities and towns — Juneau, Fairbanks, Anchorage, Wasilla and 2 more. Gentle grades for tempo efforts, goal-pace long runs and steady miles.
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Thunderbird Falls Trailhead
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,927 reviews
Popular 200-ft. waterfall with a viewing platform accessed via a scenic hike along a canyon.
Friends of Creamers Field at Creamer's Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,398 reviews
Wildlife sanctuary & landmark dairy farm offering bird observation & nature education.
Far North Bicentennial Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 608 reviews
Popular 4,000-acre park with 100-plus miles of multi-use trails, skiing, a botanical garden & more.
West Glacier Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 276 reviews
Outdoor recreation area known for hikes, glacial views, canoeing, and a waterfall.
Wedgewood Wildlife Sanctuary
4.6 ★★★★★ 264 reviews
Small, scenic natural area with a lakeside walking trail, wildlife viewing & interpretive signs.
Anchorage Coastal Trail Beach Access
4.8 ★★★★★ 197 reviews
Scenic trail for biking and walking featuring coastal scenery and moose.
Reflections Lake Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 160 reviews
Relaxing circular trail and beach area around the lake, with a tower for observation and viewing wildlife.
Wasilla Creek Boardwalk Trail
4.4 ★★★★☆ 100 reviews
Trail through the woods and marsh ending at a nice platform that overlooks mountains.
Mendenhall Refuge Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 82 reviews
Scenic area featuring a flat trail for hiking and biking with glacier views plus wetlands and bird-watching opportunities.
Nugget Falls Trail
4.9 ★★★★★ 68 reviews
Popular route to a waterfall on the Mendenhall Glacier featuring views of the glacier.
UAF Trail System
4.8 ★★★★★ 63 reviews
Recreational area for hiking, biking, and cross-country skiing, near the University of Alaska campus.
Perseverance Trailhead
4.9 ★★★★★ 52 reviews
Trail leading to a mountain overlook, plus waterfalls and creek trails in a historic area.
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