Top Locations for Hiking in Alaska
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ANoatak National Preserve
- Western Arctic National Parklands
P.O. Box 1029, Kotzebue, AK 99752, U.S.A. - +1 907 442 3760
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- Overview The Noatak National Preserve occupies a dramatic river basin ringed with mountains forming the western Brooks Range. Primitive camping, backcountry hiking, fishing, wildlife observation and photography are outstanding. Fine canoeing, kayaking and rafting opportunities abound on the Noatak River, ... more on LLBean.com
Noatak National Preserve
Western Arctic National ParklandsP.O. Box 1029, Kotzebue, AK 99752, U.S.A.
BBecharof National Wildlife Refuge
- King Salmon
AK 99613, U.S.A. - +1 907 246 3339
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- Overview The Becharof National Wildlife Refuge sits between the Katmai National Park and Preserve and the Alaska Peninsula National Wildlife Refuge. The refuge is dominated by Becharof Lake, the second largest lake in Alaska. The lake covers one-fourth of the refuge and is surrounded by low rolling hills,... more on LLBean.com
Becharof National Wildlife Refuge
King SalmonAK 99613, U.S.A.
CWrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve
- P.O. Box 439
Mile 106.8 Old Richardson Hwy., Copper Center, AK 99573, U.S.A. - +1 907 822 5234
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- Overview Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve, the largest national park in the United States, encompasses the vast Wrangell mountains and parts of the Saint Elias and Chugach mountain ranges. Designated part of a four-unit World Heritage site in 1986 for its unique beauty, the park contains many... more on LLBean.com
Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve
P.O. Box 439Mile 106.8 Old Richardson Hwy., Copper Center, AK 99573, U.S.A.
DInnoko National Wildlife Refuge
- P.O. Box 69
40 Tonzana Ave., McGrath, AK 99627, U.S.A. - +1 907 524 3251
- Overview Innoko National Wildlife Refuge is 300 miles northwest of Anchorage in the Yukon River drainage. The refuge consists of two separate sections and covers 3.85 million acres of the Innoko River basin. The refuge is nearly 80 percent wetlands and provides habitat for at least 250,000 waterfowl. It w... more on LLBean.com
Innoko National Wildlife Refuge
P.O. Box 6940 Tonzana Ave., McGrath, AK 99627, U.S.A.
EJames Dalton Highway
- North of Fairbanks to the Arctic Ocean
Fairbanks, AK 99701, U.S.A. - +1 800 437 7021
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- Overview The Dalton Highway, built in 1974 to transport materials to the oil fields on the North Slope, provides easy access for touring and camping in some of the most remote and spectacular areas of Alaska. The state highway, running for most of its length through a corridor administered by the Bureau o... more on LLBean.com
James Dalton Highway
North of Fairbanks to the Arctic OceanFairbanks, AK 99701, U.S.A.
FTeshekpuk Lake
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- National Petroleum Reserve
Barrow, AK 99723, U.S.A. - +1 907 474 2200
- Overview Teshekpuk Lake, a few miles from the Arctic Ocean, is southeast of Barrow. It is surrounded by wet tundra that is vital habitat for waterfowl and caribou. The lake is 22 miles wide and surrounded by many smaller lakes. Wildlife viewing and photographic opportunities abound. Nesting wildlife here ... more on LLBean.com
Teshekpuk Lake
National Petroleum ReserveBarrow, AK 99723, U.S.A.
GKigluaik Mountains
- Kougarok Road and Teller Road
Nome, AK 99762, U.S.A. - +1 907 443 2177
- Overview Situated about 60 miles north of Nome, this mountain range on the Seward Peninsula features Crater Lake, spectacular canyons, cliffs, cirque lakes, the Wild Goose Pipeline, old cabins and other mining relics. Summer visitors can hike, fish, backpack and mountaineer, while winter use includes back... more on LLBean.com
Kigluaik Mountains
Kougarok Road and Teller RoadNome, AK 99762, U.S.A.
HIzembek National Wildlife Refuge
- P.O. Box 127
MS 515, Cold Bay, AK 99571, U.S.A. - +1 907 532 2445
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- Overview The Izembek refuge borders the Bering Sea on the tip of the Alaska Peninsula. The landscape includes volcanoes with glacier caps, valleys and tundra uplands that slope into lagoons skirting the Bering Sea. Izembek Lagoon contains one of the largest eelgrass beds in the world, which provides an es... more on LLBean.com
Izembek National Wildlife Refuge
P.O. Box 127MS 515, Cold Bay, AK 99571, U.S.A.
ISquirrel River
- Kotzebue
AK 99752, U.S.A. - +1 907 442 3430
- Overview Migrating caribou of the western arctic herd pass through the Squirrel River Valley during August, September, April and May. Aircraft, boats and snowmobiles provide the only access to this area above the Arctic Circle. The Squirrel River is a wonderful scenic float trip. The river begins in the B... more on LLBean.com
Squirrel River
KotzebueAK 99752, U.S.A.
JChena River State Recreation Area
- Northern Area Office
3700 Airport Way, Fairbanks, AK 99709, U.S.A. - +1 907 451 2695
- Overview Located on Chena Hot Springs Road, this recreation area is a 30-minute drive east of Fairbanks and offers some of the most varied hiking opportunities in the state. Hikers enjoy wonderful views of the Chena River Valley and the Alaska Range and White Mountains. The short Angel Rock loop takes an ... more on LLBean.com
Chena River State Recreation Area
Northern Area Office3700 Airport Way, Fairbanks, AK 99709, U.S.A.
