Mount Alyeska is a 4.2 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Girdwood, Alaska that offers scenic views and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, nature trips, and birding and is best used from June until August.
birding
hiking
nature trips
walking
views
scramble
snow
no dogs
FYI - the trail to Seven Glaciers is still closed! We got so excited to hike up there but due to avalanche warnings and snow levels the trail isn't expected to open until late June. Call the resort ahead of time to check if the trail is open.
It's a beautiful hike! The view from the top is amazing. It is steep, bring good shoes and water. You can ride the tram down if its running.
Fantastic, well maintained trail that was truly enjoyable to hike. Fairly highly trafficked so don't expect much privacy. The views are nice. In the summer season, you'll get to watch the flight-seeing planes flying along the valley below you. The trail can be hiked round-trip. If you aren't quite up to this, an easier option would be do a one-way hike and ride the Alyeska Aerial Tram the other way (be sure to check the schedule to see if it is running). If you hike up, the ride down on the Tram is free. Alternatively, pay for the Tram ride up and take the relatively easy hike down.
Great hike overall! I thought it was going to be harder by the reviews.
I mean , expectation was higher but still , not that bad :)
Skiing and Hiking
Great hike! Make sure your shoes have traction because some areas are quite slippery
My wife and I are not experienced hikers. We did this trail and took the tram down(it's free). It was an enjoyable but challenging hike. The trail is very well maintained. It does get continuously steeper as you go. First mile took us 20 minutes, second 1.2 miles took us 50 minutes. For two out of shape people from New Orleans it was a challenge but well worth it.
Awesome views!
When we went hiking on this trail it was a little wet but other than that it was a good time.
Moderate-to-difficult compared to other trails nearby. Walking up Mt. Alyeska is a 2,300 foot challenge, but the rewards are fantastic! Views of Turnagain Arm, the 7 glaciers of Girdwood Valley, and the Chugach Mountain range. Enjoy the day, and get out and play!
Beautiful hike! Scenery is gorgeous. The trail level itself I would say is pretty easy.
Gorgeous rainforest walk
Mostly up at the front end but gorgeous views. Glaciers, the channel, Girdwood: really beautiful. You can get up to the top of the tram.
I.m. P.
Easy trail from the hotel to tram. Tram itself is out of commission.
Nice hike up Alyeska which was manageable for everyone, even my then 8 and 9 year olds. They loved this hike. It was a mysteriously foggy summer day that proved quite fun once reaching the top. We skipped rocks and enjoyed the foggy overlook. It was a nice, quick hike that we took on a whim while out at the Blueberry festival. We would like to do it again on a clear, sunny day.