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Trails with Trailhead Parking in Alaska
Alaska has 38 trails with trailhead parking in this directory, across 6 cities and towns — Anchorage, Juneau, Palmer, Fairbanks and 2 more. A trailhead lot you can actually park in — and the ones that fill by mid-morning.
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Use the filters to narrow these by surface, loop, distance, shade, lighting, restrooms, water and parking.
Chugach State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,510 reviews
Massive park with coastline, mountains, glaciers & lakes, plus camping, a ski area & nature center.
Thunderbird Falls Trailhead
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,927 reviews
Popular 200-ft. waterfall with a viewing platform accessed via a scenic hike along a canyon.
Earthquake Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,405 reviews
A devastating 1964 earthquake shaped this hilly area, which offers trails & an interpretive display.
Glen Alps / Flattop Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,072 reviews
Walking route past blueberry bushes & hemlock trees, with panoramic views of Anchorage & Cook Inlet.
Margaret Eagan Sullivan Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 906 reviews
Green space with a paved biking & walking path fronting Westchester Lagoon, plus mountain views.
Newcomb Park Wasilla Lake
4.5 ★★★★★ 513 reviews
Public area for swimming and kayaking on a river or lake, with swings, slides and a playground.
West Butte Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 310 reviews
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
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.
Graehl Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 207 reviews
Relaxed park with grassy areas, a playground and picnic tables, plus boat ramps and docks.
Government Peak Recreation Area
4.8 ★★★★★ 179 reviews
Park featuring trails for hiking, biking, and cross-country skiing in a scenic setting.
Mt. Roberts (Wooshkeenax Deiyí) Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 160 reviews
Destination for hiking to the top of Mount Roberts with scenic views, accessible by tram.
Falls Creek Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 145 reviews
Short, easy hike leading to a picturesque waterfall that visitors can walk around.
Westchester Lagoon Nature Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 150 reviews
Recreational area for walking and birdwatching, as well as ice skating (in winter).
Lazy Mountain Trail Head
4.7 ★★★★★ 122 reviews
Challenging hiking trail on a 3,720-ft. mountain offering views at the top.
Crevasse-Moraine Trailhead
4.6 ★★★★★ 120 reviews
Community park with hiking trails and paths popular for biking, skiing, and other outdoor activities.
Tony Knowles Coastal Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 102 reviews
Scenic biking and hiking trail also popular with joggers, featuring views of the coast and wildlife, plus bike rentals.
Rainforest Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 97 reviews
Relaxed hike, good for kids, offering forest, muskeg and rocky beach views.
Smokejumper Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 96 reviews
Wooded hiking route featuring varied terrain, plus wildlife such as moose and bears.
Prospect Heights Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 95 reviews
Popular hiking area with trails toward Wolverine Peak, featuring scenic vistas of the Chugach.
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.
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.
Palmer Rail Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 47 reviews
Open hiking trail featuring views of the Matanuska River, Lazy Mountain, and wildlife.
Skyline Ridge Park Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 40 reviews
Scenic trail system through woods and birch forest, featuring varied elevation.
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