Dog-Friendly Activities in Chitina, AK

Fido can join you at the dog-friendly Worthington Glacier State Recreation Site in Valdez, AK. There are many trails and picnic areas available during the summer months. A paved path from the parking lot leads to a viewing platform just a short distance from the toe of the glacier. Experienced hikers can enjoy the short but steep Glacier Ridge Trail.

Wrangell-St. Elias National Park & Preserve is pet-friendly. One of only 23 World Heritage Sites in the United States, this incredible natural area can only be accessed by air and offers a chance to see some of the most untouched parts of the United States. Dogs are welcome to join you on trails within the preserve, as long as they are leashed and cleaned up after.

Shookum Volcano Trail is located within dog-friendly Wrangell-St. Elias National Park & Preserve near Copper Center, AK. One of the Nabesna Road Area trails, Shookum Volcano Trail is a 4.2 mile out and back route with spectacular scenery, alpine plants, volcanic geology, and wildlife. Leashed dogs are welcome to accompany you on this moderately challenging hike which should take 3 hours to complete. The best time of year to hike the trail is between June and September.