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13 Best Anchorage Hikes

The trails worth the airfare.

The 13 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.

13 Best Anchorage Hikes

Glacier Hike on Matanuska Glacier - Best Vacation Value - Early Drive From Anchorage: Wildlife Odds and Scenic Time
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Glacier Hike on Matanuska Glacier – Best Vacation Value

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1.Glacier Hike on Matanuska Glacier – Best Vacation Value

Small-group glacier hike from Anchorage to Matanuska Glacier with safety gear, expert guides, and big Alaska scenery for $325.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“Really special and unique experience. Beautiful views of the glacier. Not to hard physically but might be a little challenging for people who are not fit or have any kind of walking difficulty. Hunter, our driver and tour guide was very knowledgeable and explained many things along the way about Alaska in general, the geography,…”

463 reviews7 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $325.00by PicTours Alaska, Inc.

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Matanuska Glacier Hike Day Tour - Picking up the right gear: microspikes, helmets, and poles
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Matanuska Glacier Hike Day Tour

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2.Matanuska Glacier Hike Day Tour

Walk the Matanuska Glacier from Anchorage with hotel pickup, small-group guiding, ice gear, and a lodge lunch view.

★ 5.0

“What an amazing glacier hike experience! Our tour guide Billy is super friendly, informative and professional. We had a great time with his support. Highly recommended!”

396 reviews10 hours (approx.)From $329.00by 907 Tours

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Full-Day Matanuska Glacier Hike And Tour - Stop 1: Matanuska Glacier, Where the 3 Hours Get Specific
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Full-Day Matanuska Glacier Hike And Tour

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3.Full-Day Matanuska Glacier Hike And Tour

Full-day Matanuska Glacier hike from downtown Anchorage with small-group guides, glacier gear, snacks, and a scenic Glenn Highway drive.

★ 5.0

“We had a very wonderful experience. Everything from pickup , drive there, guided tour was very well planned. Our driver Corey, and guide Jason were very good. We totally enjoyed. Highly recommend.”

216 reviews8 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $310.00by Alaska's Finest Tours & Cruises

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Hike Matanuska Glacier w/Alaska Local Honey, Wine Tasting - Glenn Highway Stops: Why the Drive Isn’t Just Transit Time
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Hike Matanuska Glacier w/Alaska Local Honey, Wine Tasting

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4.Hike Matanuska Glacier w/Alaska Local Honey, Wine Tasting

Walk Matanuska Glacier on a small-group hike with crampons, learn from expert guides, then stop for Alaska honey and wine near Anchorage.

★ 5.0

“Glacier hike was great experience. We had really good time hiking on glacier. Our tour guide Dan was extremely nice guy and gave us lots of information about the tour. Walking on glacier with spectacular view made our tour a memorable one. Also small stop at honey tasting was good.”

89 reviews8 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $310.00by White Raven Tours

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All Day Matanuska Glacier Hike from Anchorage - Small Group of 10: The Hidden Benefit on Ice
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All Day Matanuska Glacier Hike from Anchorage

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5.All Day Matanuska Glacier Hike from Anchorage

All-day guided hike on Matanuska Glacier from Anchorage with hotel pickup, provided winter gear, and a traction-first walk. Small group.

★ 5.0

“Kevin communicated very well in advance and kept us on track. He was always ahead of the curve and went above and beyond to help us and the other family with children to enjoy the experience safely. He was knowledgeable, helpful and kind, good with all of us from a 4-year old to retirees. 10…”

66 reviews8 hours (approx.)From $329.00by Alaska Horizon Adventure

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Summer Valley and Forest Hike - Meet at William A. Egan Civic Center, Then Get Outdoors Fast
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Summer Valley and Forest Hike

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6.Summer Valley and Forest Hike

A naturalist-led Eagle River hike in Chugach State Park with real plant and mushroom IDs, possible wildlife, and a small snack.

★ 5.0

“Our guide, Britt, was outgoing as well as sensitive to the needs of the individuals in our group. Her knowledge of the area, the plants and trees we saw on the trail, as well as the animals we might have seen, was impressive. The 3-mile Eagle River trail was easy to navigate and it was…”

62 reviews5 hours (approx.)From $179.00by Go Hike Alaska

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Anchorage: Full-Day Matanuska Glacier Hike and Tour - Ice Cleats and Winter Gear: Your Comfort Comes First
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Anchorage: Full-Day Matanuska Glacier Hike and Tour

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7.Anchorage: Full-Day Matanuska Glacier Hike and Tour

Full-day Matanuska Glacier hike from Anchorage with ice cleats, a local guide, and scenic roundtrip transport for about 8 hours.

★ 4.7

“Our driver/guide Gary was excellent. Gave us top notch info as we traveled. One of the best. Glacier guide was just ok. Didn’t offer too much info as we walked. Happy to answer questions if asked. Wasn’t good keeping group together. The experience made it worth it.”

48 reviews8 hoursFrom $369by Alaska's Finest Tours and Cruises

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Winter/Summer Matanuska Glacier Hiking Adventure - The Drive to the Matanuska: Coffee Stops, Anchorage History, and Wildlife Chances
Anchorage, Glacier Hikes, Hiking & Trekking, Tour Reviews, Winter Activities

Winter/Summer Matanuska Glacier Hiking Adventure

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8.Winter/Summer Matanuska Glacier Hiking Adventure

Small-group Matanuska Glacier hike from Anchorage with hotel pickup on request, shoe clamps, wildlife spotting, and a guided ice walk.

★ 5.0

“Kel was super friendly throughout the tour. Really professional and great humor :) He made sure that everything meets our expectations and needs and drove smooth and safely. Highly recommend to have Kel as your guide when you visit Alaska!”

39 reviews7 to 8 hours (approx.)From $347.00by Kelley Thompson

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Matanuska Glacier Winter Hike And Tour - Full Day - The glacier walk: what the 3 hours on ice really means
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Matanuska Glacier Winter Hike And Tour – Full Day

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Winter Valley and Forest Hike - Wildlife odds in winter: what you might see (and why winter helps)
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Winter Valley and Forest Hike

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12.Winter Valley and Forest Hike

A 5-hour winter hike from Anchorage through snowy forest trails at Eagle River Nature Center, ending at ice-framed Barbara Falls.

★ 4.5

“Beautiful locations to hike and see. Our guide was super friendly and knowledgeable. Even got to try some wild highbush cranberries while we hiked.”

12 reviews5 hours (approx.)From $179.00by Go Hike Alaska

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Hike Matanuska Glacier w/Alaska Honey, Wine Tasting - Pickup in Anchorage and the drive out: where the day really starts
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Hike Matanuska Glacier w/Alaska Honey, Wine Tasting

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