Mount Alyeska is a 4.2 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Girdwood, Alaska that offers the chance to see wildlife and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking, nature trips, and bird watching and is best used from June until August.
Hiking
Nature trips
Bird watching
Forest
Views
Wildlife
Bugs
Scramble
Snow
No dogs
Sun Jul 12 2020Completed 7/12/20. Nice trail all the way up and in good conditions. Took the tram down so only hiked the 2.1 miles up. Good views and a beer/cocktail/drink at the restaurant at the top is a good reward. Cheers!
Wed Jul 08 2020such a beautiful hike, I know it says moderate but it is pretty steep. take your time the view is worth it. didn't see any wildlife, only water. tool the entire family, all 6 of us. had a great time.
Fri Jul 03 2020I am by no means an experienced hiker but I think I would rather get mauled by a pack of grizzly bears than have to hike this trail again. Great views, pretty streams, and straight uphill.
Fri Jul 03 2020Awesome trail! I would say it’s moderate level because it’s not a technical hike, but like everyone else says it’s very steep. Even my dogs were out of breath! Didn’t see any animals out there, but the views were breathtaking.
Sat Jun 27 2020I found this trail to be fairly difficult — 2 miles up, and the latter third is stairs (good condition) and switchbacks. Saw a moose and some rewarding views! Grabbing a beer at the deli and then taking the free team back down to save my knees to hike another day.
Thu Jun 25 2020definitely a steep trail with lots of switchbacks, but beautiful and worth it!
Sun Sep 15 2019I normally don’t write reviews but I would list this as a hard hike. It is short but a very steep 2.2 miles. It was also muddy but we expected this as it was raining a bit. Beautiful area and views.
Sun Sep 08 2019Incredible! challenging and rewarding. The switchbacks are killer toward the top, after the first mile, the endurance begins. The views are spectacular, the fall colors are coming out. The tram ride down is very welcomed. Definitely recommend!
Wed Aug 21 2019Fun hike. Would definitely do it again.
Fri Aug 16 2019Thu Aug 15 2019It’s about a 2 hour hike up, great views along the way. Nothing technically challenging, just a long steady climb! Nice views at top + great restaurant. Free tram ride down.
Tue Aug 13 2019Did this on a 75 degree day and it was uncomfortably hot hiking up a trail that was on the hard end of moderate in my opinion (but I'm 60+ and not in super condition). There was a Mama moose and calf on the trail and we waited about 30 minutes for them to move (watching other hikers try various strategies). of course the cold drinks and view available up top, along with the free tram ride down helped, but not sure I'd do it again.
Sun Aug 11 2019I’d recommend it. If you’re prone to altitude sickness, beware. I am from Hawaii and started feeling sick towards the end. Pack a lot of water too!
Thu Aug 08 2019Went up north face and took road down . Beautiful views!!!
Tue Aug 06 2019Quick trip up and a nice break since we were driving from Anchorage to Seward. Time to stretch our legs and see more of beautiful Alaska. Girdwood is a cute tourist /ski town. The hike: Steady incline the whole way up to the restaurant at the top. Opted to go up another little hill to where the lift area is. Took the free tram back to the hotel when we were finished.
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Sun Jul 28 2019Beautiful sceneries
Thu Jul 25 2019Thu Jul 18 2019Thu Jul 18 2019Tue Jul 16 2019Great views. Can be steep. Riding the tram down was a great reward.
Wed Jul 10 2019Moderate/Hard ... lots of bug spray / DEET and expect a steep climb at the end
Tue Jul 09 2019The view is worth it! so much BUGS and the kinds that bite. Lather up on deet and stay hydrated; high temperature.
