How many hiking trails are listed in Alaska?

The directory currently includes 51 quality-checked routes in Alaska, covering 2.1k km of mapped lines. These are routes with a traceable source, sufficient geometry and elevation data.

Which route ranks highest in Alaska?

Chilkoot Trail currently has the highest directory score in this set. Compare its distance, ascent and route type with Powerline Pass and Iditarod National Historic Trail before choosing.

When should you hike in Alaska?

Varies by region is the season stored for this place in the directory. It is not a live conditions report: consult the route source, land manager and local forecast before travelling.

Are there routes rated easy in Alaska?

6 routes are rated easy by the directory’s distance-and-elevation model. The rating does not rule out rough surface, exposure or temporary hazards, so verify the individual route.

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Hiking trails in Alaska

51 quality-checked hiking routes are currently mapped in Alaska, United States. Together their route lines cover 2.1k km. The average route is 41.5 km with 523 m (1,716 ft) of recorded ascent.

51
Trails: 2.1k
Kilometres: 0
Parks: 1.8k m
Highest point

The directory difficulty mix is 6 easy (12%), 33 moderate (65%) and 12 hard or expert (23%). No routes in this set are currently classified as loops. Difficulty is calculated from available distance and elevation data; it is not a statement about technical terrain or current conditions.

The most frequent route tags are mountain (20), river (7), summit push (4), lake (4). The highest recorded point in this set is 1,812 m (5,945 ft). The place-level planning field lists varies by region as the preferred season; check each route and official notices for live access and weather. Chilkoot Trail, Powerline Pass, Iditarod National Historic Trail currently lead this page’s directory ranking, which uses route completeness and computed route scores rather than editorial field testing.

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How do these routes differ?

A closer look at the first 6 routes in this page’s default ordering. These comparisons describe this sample, not the entire destination or a field-tested recommendation.

Shortest mapped distance in this sample

3.8 km

Little O'Malley Peak Trail

Compare the climbing too; shortest does not necessarily mean easiest.

Lowest recorded ascent in this sample

342 m

Little O'Malley Peak Trail

6 of 6 have ascent data. Missing measurements are excluded.

Return logistics

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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Comparison of the first 6 listed routes
Route	Distance	Ascent	Moving time	Shape
Chilkoot Trail	50.1 km	798 m	12 hr	Point to point
Powerline Pass	22.1 km	853 m	6 hr 6 min	Point to point
Iditarod National Historic Trail	138 km	3,704 m	38 hr	Point to point
K'esugi Ridge Trail	35.0 km	1,149 m	9 hr 38 min	Point to point
Little O'Malley Peak Trail	3.8 km	342 m	1 hr 19 min	Point to point
Matanuska Peak Trail	8.9 km	1,746 m	4 hr 28 min	Point to point

Distances follow stored route lines; ascent and time are estimates. Current access, surface and technical difficulty need separate checks. How to turn a comparison into a shortlist.