Best Easy Day Hikes Fairbanks includes concise descriptions and detailed maps for twenty of the author's favorite hikes around Alaska's Golden Heart City. Montana Hodges leads the way on city trails that pass dancing sandhill cranes, up high climbs in the great White Mountains National Recreation Area, and along easy-to-follow trails in the Chena River State Recreation Area. Look inside for:* Half-hour strolls and full-day adventures* Hikes for everyone, including families * Hikes ranked from easiest to more challenging.