Alaska · United States
- Distance
- 22.1 km / 13.8 mi
- Elevation gain
- 853 m
- Typical duration
- 6 hr 6 min
- Mountain
The directory currently contains 5 quality-checked routes matching this guide near Anchorage. Their average mapped distance is 18.3 km and average recorded ascent is 878 m (2,881 ft); the longest route in the set is 36.3 km.
This subset represents 26% of the 19 quality-checked routes near Anchorage. Its average distance is 18.3 km, compared with 8.1 km across the full local set. Average recorded ascent is 878 m (2,881 ft), versus 476 m (1,562 ft) for all quality-checked routes in the same area.
This set contains routes rated hard or expert from their available distance and elevation measurements. Within this set, 0 routes (0%) are rated easy, 5 (100%) are rated hard or expert, and 0 (0%) are recorded as loops. Ratings are computed from available distance and elevation data and do not establish current terrain or access.
Data refreshed September 2026
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A closer look at the first 5 routes in this page’s default ordering. These comparisons describe this sample, not the entire destination or a field-tested recommendation.
6.3 km
McHugh Peak Trail SouthCompare the climbing too; shortest does not necessarily mean easiest.
208 m
Eklutna Lakeside Trail5 of 5 have ascent data. Missing measurements are excluded.
0 recorded loops
Check start and finish for every option. An unknown shape does not mean a loop, and a loop does not establish access to its start.
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Alaska · United States
Alaska · United States
Alaska · United States
Alaska · United States
Alaska · United States
The ten highest scoring routes on this page, so you can compare effort before opening any of them.
| Route | Distance | Ascent | Time | Difficulty | Best season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerline PassAlaska | 22.1 km | 853 m | 6 hr 6 min | Hard | April to October |
| Crow Pass TrailAlaska | 36.3 km | 1,022 m | 9 hr 43 min | Expert | April to October |
| McHugh Peak Trail SouthAlaska | 6.3 km | 1,230 m | 3 hr 9 min | Hard | April to October |
| Wolverine Peak via BasherAlaska | 6.4 km | 1,076 m | 2 hr 57 min | Hard | April to October |
| Eklutna Lakeside TrailAlaska | 20.6 km | 208 m | 4 hr 46 min | Hard | April to October |
Powerline Pass, Crow Pass Trail, McHugh Peak Trail South currently rank highest in this filtered set according to the directory score. Open an individual route to inspect its mapped line, elevation profile, data source and planning caveats. Check live access, conditions and local rules with an official source before travelling.
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