From Treks Through Alpine tundra to trails in lush, mossy rainforest, 50 Hikes around Anchorage is your comprehensive guide to trails in and around Alaska's largest city. Each chapter begins with an overview of the hike: terrain type, ideal season, total distance, time, difficulty, elevation, maps, and trailhead GPS coordinates. You'll also get a turn-by-turn breakdown for each trail and tips about what to watch for-from flora and fauna to spectacular views and photo opportunities. Whether you're looking for an easy stroll through the woods to South Fork Falls or a strenuous climb along the forested Twin Peaks trail and on to tundra-clad Pepper Peak beyond, with 50 Hikes around Anchorage hikers of all abilities and experience levels can make the most of their outdoor excursions in the Anchorage area. Hikes Include: Bear Mountain, Wasilla Creek, Harp Mountain, Ptarmigan Valley, Morning star Gully Book jacket.