ALASKA Hiking Guide 2026 - 2027: Top Routes, Trail Advice, Seasonal Planning, Beginners Gear Tips, Wildlife Viewing, Regional guide. (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798199291194)

Discover Alaska's wildest trails before someone else does.
Whether you're planning your first visit to the Last Frontier or returning for deeper backcountry adventures, the Alaska Hiking Guide 2026-2027 is the trail companion you need. Written for beginners hikers who want accurate, practical, up-to-date information, this guide covers every major region - from Anchorage's Chugach State Park and the Kenai Peninsula to Denali's trailless interior, Southeast Alaska's rainforests, and the remote Arctic wilderness beyond the Brooks Range.
Alaska isn't just another hiking destination. It's a living, breathing wilderness that rewards preparation. This guide gives you that preparation - clearly, honestly, and without the fluff.

• Trail-by-trail profiles with distance, elevation gain, difficulty, and estimated time for 20+ iconic routes including Flattop Mountain, the Harding Icefield Trail, Crow Pass, Kesugi Ridge, and the Resurrection Pass multi-day
• Regional coverage of Southcentral, Interior, Southeast Alaska, the Fairbanks region, and the Arctic - including Denali, Kenai Fjords, Wrangell-St. Elias, Glacier Bay, Katmai, and Gates of the Arctic
• Bear safety, moose encounters, hypothermia prevention, river crossings, and glacier hazard guidance written for Alaska's unique conditions
• Seasonal planning calendar covering the June-August peak window, shoulder seasons, mosquito timing, and midnight sun logistics
• Essential gear system for Alaska's rain, wind, tundra, and cold - including layering, footwear, navigation, and satellite communicator advice
• Backcountry permit procedures for Denali, Glacier Bay, and other managed wilderness areas
• Budget tables, suggested 5-, 7-, and 14-day itineraries, and a full pre-departure safety checklist
• Leave No Trace guidance specific to fragile Arctic and alpine tundra ecosystems

From the most climbed peak in Alaska to true expedition-style routes in Gates of the Arctic, this guide meets you exactly where you are - and takes you exactly where you want to go.
Start hiking.

Author: Miller Pharr
ISBN-13: 9798199291194
Publisher: Independently Published
Language: English
Published: 05/30/2026
Pages: 82
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.27lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.17d