Sasquad hikes are selected for their uniqueness, solitude, and honoring local folklore. If you are looking for the most popular hikes, there are plenty of other websites that can help with that. We are looking for the trails less traveled. If you have ideas about hikes that should be on the page, let us know! If your hike is featured, we will send you free merch.
Mount Ripinski & Haines Cliffs Overlook from Skyline Trailhead
Description
______________
This 5.1-mile, moderate loop will take hikers through breathtaking vistas, forest, and views of glaciers. Many hikers traverse this trail on the lookout for wildlife. Read more.
In fact, the area draws loads of visitors that want to see thousands of bald eagles for nesting in the summer and when they gather to eat salmon from the Chilkat River in October and November. Read more about the bald eagle gathering.
Ward Lake Trail
Description
______________
This 2-mile, interpretive, loop is well trafficked, but still a great pick for just about anyone, including families and small children. It was even chosen for this list of best hikes in each state! While hiking the loop, folks will see plenty of plant life, a beautiful lake, rushing creeks, views of mountains, and maybe even some animals. The hike is wheelchair and stroller accessible. Read more.
Harding Icefield Trail
Description
______________
This 8.2-mile, strenuous hike will take hikers through forests, meadows, over rushing creeks and to wonderful views of the largest ice field in the United States. This ice field stretches over 700 miles and is one of the key features to Kenai Fjords National Park. Read more.
Horseshoe Lake Trail
Description
______________
This is an Alaskan favorite. It is only 2.1 miles out-and-back and rated as easy. Being an easy hike (with a couple of steep inclines), it is great for family adventures and there is plenty of great scenery along the way. Keep an eye out for beaver in the lake! Read more.
Sasquad 