Great Place for Fitness

As one of the more organized, structured parks in Alaska, the Hillside Park is a great place to head if you are interested in measuring and improving your fitness level. The park features four different skiing trails that link together and twist over a variety of hills and pathways. The paths offer a great way to increase your endurance levels and the paths make it easy to measure your improvements. The park is located at the base of the Chugach Mountains. The first of the trails, Spencer Loop, is a demanding and visually stunning pathway. It offers a steep climb and provides you with amazing views at the top. Pay attention to the numbers corresponding with the names of the trails. The lower the number, the easier the trail will be. In total, there are four miles worth of cross-country skiing trails. During seasons when cross-country skiing is not available, visitors to the park can mountain bike the trails. The park is smaller and less commercial than other destinations in Alaska, but locals love it for its fitness focus. If you are looking for a great workout that also offers the views Alaskan hikes are known for, head to Hillside Park in Anchorage.