ANCHORAGE · ON FOOT
The trails worth the airfare.
The 8 most popular anchorage hikes. The trails that draw the most hikers, with the distance, the time on your feet, the cost and who guides them.
Small-group glacier hike from Anchorage to Matanuska Glacier with safety gear, expert guides, and big Alaska scenery for $325.
Most Popular“Absolutely brilliant tour! I highly recommend it, particularly for solo travellers. Really good fun with very friendly and knowledgable guides.”
Walk the Matanuska Glacier from Anchorage with hotel pickup, small-group guiding, ice gear, and a lodge lunch view.
“The Glacier hike was one of the coolest hikes I’ve ever done, and I’ve done a lot of hiking over the years. The shuttle driver Billy was a great host on the way there and back from anchorage. I sat up front with him and we exchanged hiking stories. He was a good driver and…”
Full-day Matanuska Glacier hike from downtown Anchorage with small-group guides, glacier gear, snacks, and a scenic Glenn Highway drive.
“Seeing a glacier up close was truly an experience! Our guide Jacob was very engaging and patient, showing us how to use the spikes and making sure we were comfortable during the tour. He was also very knowledgeable about the glacier and surrounding area. Highly recommend this tour and Jacob”
Walk Matanuska Glacier on a small-group hike with crampons, learn from expert guides, then stop for Alaska honey and wine near Anchorage.
“The glacier was AMAZING! The crew at glacier that guides you were super nice and basically rockstars. I will say, the drive there is pretty tough. It’s a lot of winding, beat up bumpy roads, and if your driver hits those turns going too fast then slams on the breaks like we had, bring some…”
All-day guided hike on Matanuska Glacier from Anchorage with hotel pickup, provided winter gear, and a traction-first walk. Small group.
“Our guide Leona is experienced and friendly. Took lots of professional photos of us. We drove 2 hours and stopped by a Mcdonald to get lunch. The hiking part is one of the kind, once in a lifetime experience. My 5 year old girl was able to follow along, almost 2 hr hike. My 8…”
A naturalist-led Eagle River hike in Chugach State Park with real plant and mushroom IDs, possible wildlife, and a small snack.
“I have no regrets about booking this hike and tour. The guide, Eli, was passionate, extremely knowledgeable, and really connected with the individuals in the group genuinely. He was organized, kept everything on time and showed us some great spots and notable things along the way related to plants, animals, etc. Highly recommend this tour…”
Full-day Matanuska Glacier hike from Anchorage with ice cleats, a local guide, and scenic roundtrip transport for about 8 hours.
“Gary the driver was excellent. Walking in the glacier was exhilarating. Great experience overall”
Small-group Matanuska Glacier hike from Anchorage with hotel pickup on request, shoe clamps, wildlife spotting, and a guided ice walk.
“Kel was really friendly and helpful! The trip was smooth and the glacier was so beautiful! Highly recommend for family trip.”
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