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From captivating coastal trails to epic sweeping landscapes, here at Alaska Trail Guides we know the best way to experience the wonderful wilderness of Alaska is from the saddle. So, whether you prefer a serene cycle by the sea or the thrill of biking rugged mountain trails, read on to discover our top 7 picks…

From ocean views and mountainscapes to a bustling downtown, exploring Anchorage is an adventure like no other. What better way to take in the epic scenery than by combining two activities: hiking and biking? With Alaska Trail Guides, you can do exactly that! Whether you’re an outdoor enthusiast or a city slicker, our Biking Tour Combined…

Are you craving a taste of the great outdoors? Need a break from city-slicking and want to ride or hike into the sunset? We know that feeling! If you’re craving escapism, look no further than our best 10 trails and hikes in Anchorage. At Alaska Trail Guides, we know how important it is to choose…

Are you dreaming of a trip to Anchorage, Alaska this year? Whether you’ve started planning or are still pinning down your ideas, Alaska Trail Guides are here to help plan a packed itinerary whatever time of year you get here. Outdoor adventurers and culture vultures can visit Alaska’s largest city in any season, with an…

It’s 2023, you’re planning your next adventure to Alaska, and Anchorage is at the top of your list. So what’re you doing when you arrive in this urban wilderness? If you’ve still got a few blank spaces in your itinerary or haven’t started planning, that’s where we come in. As Anchorage aficionados, we’ve rounded up…

Alaska is the largest US state, and most of it is comprised of wilderness. It’s no surprise, then, that adventurous souls from all over the world are drawn to Alaska, both for hiking and camping trips. It would probably take an entire guidebook to do justice to this topic, so we won’t worry about covering…

Are you planning a mountain biking trip to Alaska but don’t know where to start? At Alaska Trail Guides, we know the MTB trails in and around Anchorage better than anyone. Using decades of experience, we have carefully curated mountain biking tours in Anchorage and Alaska for cyclists of every kind. Whether you’re still pretty green in…

Glen Alps Overlook (Chugach Mountain Bike Tour) Bird Point, Turnagain Arm – (Bike and Tram) Winners Creek Trail Strike a pose in downtown Anchorage in front of the “Greetings from Alaska” mural. Each letter of the painting by artists Victor Vang and Lisa Beggs was inspired by an Alaska symbol representing the vast culture and…

Take a hike! Our staff has lived in Juneau, Fairbanks and Anchorage and are familiar with all the trails in between. Need help planning a biking and/or hiking adventure in Alaska? We can help. Experience the Northern Lights (winter) AND the midnight sun (summer) Touch ice! Alaska is home to approximately 100,000 glaciers. You have…

It’s February. The temperature outside reads 16 degrees F and feels like 2 degrees F. Today is warmer than it has been. What do you do with a sunny day that raises the spirits? You go out and have an adventure. The winter sun combined with the cold is magical and transforms the landscape into…

I fell asleep last night to the sound of rain, relentlessly pounding the roof then falling to the ground, puddling briefly before continuing down into the earth. August in Alaska. I woke up this morning to the clouds breaking apart and the sun shinning through. This first thing I always do after I wake up…

Last week, I met Scott. I had the pleasure of spending two days biking with him, connecting and sharing. Now, before I continue I would like to throw out there that I have been guiding for 10 years. With this in mind, I have met a lot of people, no two people have ever been…