10 Best Dog-Friendly Hiking Trails in Alaska!

This local dog park near Alaska Pacific University is a popular destination for your pup. There are both on- and off-leash trails to explore, as well as a 28-acre lake where your dog can take a quick dip. Be sure to keep an eye out for beavers who love to guard their terrain, and you might even see a few gnawed tree stumps, beaver lodges, or dams.

This is a great spot for biking, running, and hiking, offering flat trails along creeks and through scented forests, enjoy the scenery with your pup! As a bonus, the trail ends with a majestic view of Anchorage, the Cook Inlet, and even Denali (MT. McKinley).

Here is a great place for anyone looking for a leisurely stroll. Dog owners have been using the old baseball field as a dog park for years, and it now officially has entrances, lighting for the parking area, and a parking lot expansion. It's a great space for your pup to get some exercise, with volunteers even planting a rain garden by the new parking area.

This trailhead gives you access to a variety of trails, both wide and well-maintained multi-use trails, and more rugged dog mushing trails that are suitable for hiking during the summer. During the winter, the dog mushing trails are limited to dog mushers, but it's still worth a visit.

This trailhead is historically used by Alaska Natives, Russian fur traders, and early settlers and is now the perfect spot for a hike. The trail is approximately two miles in length, one way, and will take you 750 feet up a fairly strenuous terrain before leveling out to give you a view of Portage Glacier. The gravel beach on Portage Lake is a great spot for a picnic lunch or a game of fetch!

This trailhead is a favorite among hikers and is the most visited peak in Alaska. The trail is 1.5-miles and will take you up 1,350 vertical feet in about an hour to the summit. From there, you can enjoy panoramic views of Denali (Mt. McKinley) and the Aleutian Islands. Be sure to keep your dog on a leash while you explore. It's a gorgeous spot - make sure you don't leave your camera at home!

This park is full of activities for you and your pup, including single-track mazes, 18-hole disc golf courses, fishing for stocked rainbow trout, paddling on a quiet lake, archery, and motocross, not to mention the breathtaking views from the 300-foot bluffs.

If your pup is up for a bit of a challenge, this is the place for you. The trail is 1.5 miles one-way, and takes you up and down uneven terrain with plenty of roots, mud, and outdoor obstacles. In the summer, keep an eye out for the dog mushing trails.

This pup-friendly park is open 24 hours a day, everyday and features two fully fenced exercise and training areas. There is a pond and agility equipment like tires and a tunnel, and lights in the adjacent parking area. It's a great spot to let your pup loose, though you may want to bring your own water and bags for clean-up.

This 1.5-mile nature center is perfect for a leisurely stroll with your pup. Dogs are welcome on all the trails, but must be kept on leash in the parking lot, on the Rodak Nature Trail, and on the Albert Loop Trail. There are many varied habitats, animals, and birds to spot along the way. And who knows, you might even catch a glimpse of a resident moose!