Best Hikes Anchorage: The Greatest Views, Wildlife, and Forest Strolls

by John Tyson

Overview

Best Hikes Anchorage focuses on day hikes for visitors, people new to the Anchorage area, and families wanting to hike together. In addition to its excellent color photos portraying Anchorage, the surrounding area, and the pristine character of Chugach State Park, it includes fascinating information about Alaska’s natural history and critical information about Chugach State Park, including park rules, best times to hike, and tips for hiking in bear country. Readers will find information about the streams and water in the park, as well as local climate and information about places to see and things to do while in the Anchorage area.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781493034345
Publisher:	Falcon Guides
Publication date:	04/01/2019
Series:	Best Hikes Near Series
Edition description:	2nd Edition
Pages:	240
Sales rank:	1,014,405
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

John Tyson is a freelance photographer and writer whose work has appeared in numerous national magazines, calendars, and books. He lives in Asheville, North Carolina.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments vii

Introduction ix

Weather x

Flora and Fauna x

Wilderness Restrictions and Regulations xiv

Alaska's Public Lands xvi

How to Use This Guide xvii

Trail Finder xviii

Map Legend xx

North of Anchorage 1

1 Albert Loop Trail 2

2 Rodak Nature Trail 7

3 Dew Mound Trail 11

4 River Trail at North Fork Eagle River 18

5 Lower Eagle River Trail and Barbara Falls 22

6 Mount Baldy 27

7 Rendezvous Peak Trail 32

8 South Fork Eagle River Valley Trail 36

9 Hanging Valley Trail 41

10 Eklutna Lakeside Trail 46

11 Twin Peaks Trail 52

12 Eydlu Bena Loop Trail 57

13 Bold Ridge Trail 61

14 East Fork Trail to Tulchina Falls 66

15 Thunderbird Falls Trail 72

16 Ptarmigan Valley Trail 77

East of Anchorage 82

17 Hillside Trail System (Overview) 83

18 Powerline Trail 88

19 Anchorage Overlook Trail 94

20 Flattop Mountain Trail 97

21 Backside of Flattop Mountain Trail 103

22 Williwaw Lakes Trail 107

23 Near Point Trail 113

24 Wolverine Peak Trail 119

South of Anchorage 125

25 Turnagain Arm Trail 126

26 Indian Creek to Girdwood 132

27 Falls Creek Trail 138

28 Mc Hugh Lake-Rabbit Lake Trail 143

29 Bird Ridge Trail 148

30 Bird Creek Trail 152

31 Historic Iditarod (Crow Pass) Trail 156

32 Winner Creek Trail 164

33 Potter Marsh Wildlife Viewing Boardwalk Trail 170

Anchorage Urban Trails 174

34 Earthquake Park/Inside the Slide Trail 175

35 Tony Knowles Coastal Trail 180

36 Lanie Fleischer Chewier Creek Trail 185

37 Campbell Creek Trail 190

38 Ship Creek Trail 195

The Art of Hiking 200

Trail Etiquette 200

Getting into Shape 201

Preparedness 201

First Aid 203

Natural Hazards 207

Navigation 208

Trip Planning 209

Equipment 211

Hiking with Children 214

Hiking with Your Dog 215

Hike Index 219

About the Author 220