Dog Friendly Hiking Trails in Alaska

If your dog likes to ruff it, bring Fido hiking in Alaska. Our dog friendly hiking section includes everything from easy one-hour walks to fantastic overnight trips in Alaska that won’t be soon forgotten. Seriously, go take a hike!

Treadwell Mine Historic Trail

Juneau, AK

Treadwell Mine Historic Trail The Treadwell Mine Historic Trail is a pet-friendly hike at Savikko Park in Juneau, AK. Fido is welcome to join you on this moderately challenging trail that is a two-mile loop. Along the way, you will find a variety of buildings with informational plaques explaining the history of the mine. See Details

City Creek Trail

Petersburg, AK

City Creek Trail Visit the pet-friendly City Creek Trail in Petersburg, AK. Leashed dogs are welcome on this pathway that leads along a boardwalk to the creek. The pathway leads through open areas and has nice views on either side. Dog owners are reminded to clean up any mess left behind by pups. See Details

Three Lakes Trailheads Trailhead

Petersburg, AK

Three Lakes Trailheads Trailhead Three Lakes Trailheads Trailhead leads to three different pet-friendly trails to explore with your pooch in Petersburg, AK. The system has trailheads at the beginning of the Sand, Hill and Crane trails. They are all located off of the Three Lakes Loop Road. Leashed dogs are welcome on the trails, as long as they are cleaned up after. See Details

Ohmer Creek Trailhead

Petersburg, AK

Ohmer Creek Trailhead Ohmer Creek Trailhead is a pet-friendly hiking trail in Petersburg, AK. Beginning at a small parking area off the Mitkof Highway, this gravel trail follows the creek and crosses Woodpecker Cove Road. The pathway leads through spruce and hemlock forest to a floating bridge over a beaver pond. Leashed dogs are welcome, as long as they are cleaned up after. See Details

Resurrection Pass Trail North

Hope, AK

Resurrection Pass Trail North Resurrection Pass Trail North is a dog-friendly point to point route near Hope, AK. This 39 mile trail is popular for multi-day hiking, backpacking or cycling adventures between Hope and Cooper Landing. To begin the trail near Hope, drive to mile 15 on Hope Highway and turn south onto Resurrection Creek Road. Travel 4 miles to trailhead. This trail follows the narrow Resurrection Creek valley through spruce and birch forest, past gold mining areas, and gradually climbing into an alpine valley. Dogs should be leashed to protect wildlife in these areas. The trail is moderately difficult and snow can remain until mid-June. The best time to visit Resurrection Pass Trail North is between June and September. Designated backcountry campsites can be found at several mileage points along the trail, beginning at mile 4 if starting the trail in Hope. See Details

Hungry Point Trail

Petersburg, AK

Hungry Point Trail Hungry Point Trail is a pet-friendly nearly mile-long gravel path through the muskeg (peat bog) in Petersburg, AK. It connects the ballpark to Sandy Beach Road, which is a dog-friendly beach area nearby. This trail offers a short hike easily accessible from within the town. Leashed dogs are welcome, as long as they are cleaned up after. See Details

Shookum Volcano Trail

Copper Center, AK

Shookum Volcano Trail 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. See Details