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Hilly Trails & Hill Workouts in Alaska

Alaska has 17 trails with hills and elevation in this directory, across 5 cities and towns — Anchorage, Juneau, Palmer, Wasilla and 1 more. Climbing and vert — hill repeats, and the strength flat running never builds.

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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Thunderbird Falls Trailhead

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,927 reviews

Chugiak, AK

Scenic

Popular 200-ft. waterfall with a viewing platform accessed via a scenic hike along a canyon.

Glen Alps / Flattop Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,072 reviews

Anchorage, AK

LoopMixedScenic

Walking route past blueberry bushes & hemlock trees, with panoramic views of Anchorage & Cook Inlet.

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.

West Glacier Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 276 reviews

Juneau, AK

8 miScenic

Outdoor recreation area known for hikes, glacial views, canoeing, and a waterfall.

Iditapark

4.5 ★★★★★ 276 reviews

Wasilla, AK

Area featuring a basketball court, bike track, jungle gym, skateboard park, trail and sledding hill.

Anchorage Coastal Trail Beach Access

4.8 ★★★★★ 197 reviews

Anchorage, AK

PavedScenic

Scenic trail for biking and walking featuring coastal scenery and moose.

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.

Mt. Roberts (Wooshkeenax Deiyí) Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 160 reviews

Juneau, AK

3.5 miLoopMixedScenic

Destination for hiking to the top of Mount Roberts with scenic views, accessible by tram.

Falls Creek Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 145 reviews

Anchorage, AK

Scenic

Short, easy hike leading to a picturesque waterfall that visitors can walk around.

Lazy Mountain Trail Head

4.7 ★★★★★ 122 reviews

Palmer, AK

Natural surfaceScenic

Challenging hiking trail on a 3,720-ft. mountain offering views at the top.

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.

Perseverance Trailhead

4.9 ★★★★★ 52 reviews

Juneau, AK

3.5 miLoopMixedScenic

Trail leading to a mountain overlook, plus waterfalls and creek trails in a historic area.

Bear Valley - Golden View Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 41 reviews

Anchorage, AK

LoopScenic

Scout Ridge Loop Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ 38 reviews

Wasilla, AK

LoopMixedScenicDog-friendly

Sunnyside Trailhead (Flattop)

4.7 ★★★★★ 35 reviews

Anchorage, AK

Scenic

Salmon Creek Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 20 reviews

Juneau, AK

3.5 miMixedScenic

Treadwell Ditch Trail Access

4.9 ★★★★★ 14 reviews

Juneau, AK

Mixed

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