Description
​50 Hikes Around Anchorage is your guide to exploring everything in this hub of cultural and outdoor life, from never-before-published wilderness routes to miles of mountain footpaths and National Recreation Trails. Each chapter begins with an overview of each hike–the type, season best for hiking, total distance, time, difficulty, elevation, location, maps, and trailhead GPS coordinates. Readers will learn the best way to get to the trail, tips and suggestions while following the trail, and important things to watch out for (from wildlife to spectacular views). Whether readers are looking for an easy stride through the South Fork Falls woodland or a strenuous climb up the forest/tundra of Twin Peaks, with 50 Hikes Around Anchorage hikers of all abilities and experience levels can make the most of their outdoor excursion in the Anchorage area.Lisa Maloney is an avid hiker and snowshoer who has lived in Anchorage, Alaska, since 1988. As the outdoors columnist for the Anchorage Press, Maloney has had the opportunity to document popular local hikes as well as little-known gems.
