The Best Trail Running Routes in Alaska

If you want to dip your toes in the frigid waves lapping at the shores of Anchorage, there aren't many places where you can easily reach the waterline. At low tide, expansive tidal flats open up in many spots between the shore and the water....

Vagt Lake is an incredibly scenic spot tucked away from the stresses of civilization. This 4.2-mile round-trip route will take you to the best viewpoints along Vagt Lake and give you a welcome break from society....

The Chena River Greenway is a beautiful paved path that winds along the eponymous river through the heart of Fairbanks, Alaska. This mellow trail is a great way to experience Alaska's second-largest city, which is one of the northernmost cities in the world....

Ester Dome is one of the premier trail systems in Fairbanks, Alaska. This tightly-wound trail network was machine built from the ground up by mountain bikers, for mountain bikers, but it has proven quite popular with hikers and trail runners as well....

The Lost Lake Trail has long been renowned as one of Alaska's classic backcountry trails, and it's absolutely a must-run if you're in the region! The run begins from a trailhead outside the town of Seward by climbing through the deep Alaskan rainforest....

The Johnson Pass trail is an old wagon road that, over the years, has narrowed down into a stunningly-beautiful singletrack trail. This 23-mile point-to-point route is one of the easiest, most accessible backcountry routes in the Kenai Peninsula....

Skyline Ridge Park is an isolated municipal park located north of Fairbanks on the side of a hill—essentially a low ridge that forms the skyline of the city. There are several different trails throughout this park, and some of them can be combined into a decent little loop....

The Lost Lake Trail has long been renowned as one of Alaska's classic backcountry trails, and it's absolutely a must-run if you're in the region! The run begins from a trailhead outside the town of Seward by climbing through the deep Alaskan rainforest....

Resurrection Pass is a classic backcountry point-to-point trail on the Kenai Peninsula running ~38 miles from just outside the town of Hope to Sterling Highway and the Kenai River. This epic trail crosses a majestic alpine pass high in the mountains....

Angel Rocks is one of the most popular and well-traveled hiking trails near Fairbanks, Alaska. Intrepid mountain runners can also challenge themselves by attempting to run as much of this short but steep route as possible....