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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.

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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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.

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.

Earthquake Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 1,405 reviews

Anchorage, AK

PavedScenic

A devastating 1964 earthquake shaped this hilly area, which offers trails & an interpretive display.

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.

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.

Newcomb Park Wasilla Lake

4.5 ★★★★★ 513 reviews

Wasilla, AK

Scenic

Public area for swimming and kayaking on a river or lake, with swings, slides and a playground.

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.

Wedgewood Wildlife Sanctuary

4.6 ★★★★★ 264 reviews

Fairbanks, AK

0.7 miLoopScenic

Small, scenic natural area with a lakeside walking trail, wildlife viewing & interpretive signs.

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.

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.

Westchester Lagoon Nature Trail

4.6 ★★★★★ 150 reviews

Anchorage, AK

LoopScenic

Recreational area for walking and birdwatching, as well as ice skating (in winter).

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.

Tony Knowles Coastal Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 102 reviews

Anchorage, AK

PavedScenic

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

Juneau, AK

MixedScenic

Relaxed hike, good for kids, offering forest, muskeg and rocky beach views.

Smokejumper Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 96 reviews

Anchorage, AK

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

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

Prospect Heights Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 95 reviews

Anchorage, AK

LoopNatural surfaceScenic

Popular hiking area with trails toward Wolverine Peak, featuring scenic vistas of the Chugach.

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.

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.

Palmer Rail Trail

4.6 ★★★★★ 47 reviews

Palmer, AK

ScenicDog-friendly

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

Bear Valley - Golden View Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 41 reviews

Anchorage, AK

LoopScenic

Skyline Ridge Park Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 40 reviews

Fairbanks, AK

Natural surfaceScenic

Scenic trail system through woods and birch forest, featuring varied elevation.

Dredge Lake Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 35 reviews

Juneau, AK

ScenicDog-friendly

Sunnyside Trailhead (Flattop)

4.7 ★★★★★ 35 reviews

Anchorage, AK

Scenic

Turnagain Arm Trail, Northern Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 34 reviews

Anchorage, AK

Scenic

Spaulding and Auke Nu Trail Head

4.8 ★★★★★ 32 reviews

Juneau, AK

Natural surfaceScenic

Griffin Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 31 reviews

Fairbanks, AK

Scenic

Kin-Win Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 16 reviews

Palmer, AK

ScenicDog-friendly

Anchorage Overlook Trail

5 ★★★★★ 14 reviews

Anchorage, AK

Scenic

Treadwell Ditch Trail Access

4.9 ★★★★★ 14 reviews

Juneau, AK

Mixed

East Glacier Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ 11 reviews

Juneau, AK

3.5 miLoopNatural surfaceScenic

Swan 'Quggesh' Lake Trails

4.1 ★★★★☆ 12 reviews

Wasilla, AK

LoopMixedScenicDog-friendly

Kaxdigoowu Heen Dei Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 9 reviews

Juneau, AK

Paved

Mt. Juneau (Yadaa Kalé) Trailhead

5 ★★★★★ 5 reviews

Juneau, AK

3.5 miLoopMixed

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