The Top 8 Peaks in Anchorage Municipality
Whether for the view or for the challenge, climbing the mountainous peaks in Anchorage Municipality is the best way to experience more of this beautiful region. But with 8
to choose from, it can be tough to know which peak to proceed with. That’s why we’ve collected the best peaks and summits in Anchorage Municipality for you here — so you can easily add one to your next adventure.
to choose from, it can be tough to know which peak to proceed with. That’s why we’ve collected the best peaks and summits in Anchorage Municipality for you here — so you can easily add one to your next adventure.
Last updated: October 6, 2025
The views from Flattop Mountain's plateau summit are spectacular. On a really clear day you can see the Alaska Range, and sometimes even Denali (tiny in the distance) from here. …
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Blueberry Knoll is named for the plentiful berries that populate its slopes in autumn—but this is such a popular area that they get picked out very quickly. Blink, and you'll …
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The Bird Ridge Trail climbs sharply from the Seward Highway to gain glorious views across the Turnagain Arm and the surrounding mountains. It's a strenuous hike that's sure to blow …
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This unimpressive rooster comb of rock gets its name from being the second peak in the ridgeline that starts with Flattop Mountain to the northwest. Although the peak itself isn't …
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McHugh Peak – Q'isqa Dghelaya in the Dena'ina tongue – is a glorious mountain that can be hiked from the McHugh Creek Recreation Area. It's a strenuous hike and to …
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Wolverine Peak is one of the most prominent peaks to the east of Anchorage, though it does not see the same numbers of hikers as on nearby Flattop. It's named …
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The run up Near Point is relatively short and veyr steep, along on a narrow footpath. It's also thoroughly fun, as long as you pay close attention to your routing to avoid a massive mud pit partway up its slopes.
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Wolverine Peak is located on the western edge of the Chugach Mountains. The mountain is 4,491 ft (1,369 m) tall, and was named by the Mountaineering Club of Alaska when …
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