Girdwood Cross Country Skiing
Girdwood is a popular place for cross-country as well as downhill skiing. You’ll find a multitude of trail options that wind through snowy forests where you may even catch a glimpse of Mt. Alyeska.
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Cross Country Skiing
Alyeska Resort is famous for its downhill skiing and snowboarding for a reason — it’s truly world-class, featuring tons of snow, steep mountains, and views that stretch on forever. But there are a ton of other winter activities that make Alyeska an epicenter for winter adventure. Go cross-country skiing or snowshoeing on one of the area trails; or head off into the backcountry with a guide for some heli- or cat-skiing; try a snowmobile excursion; ...more
Connected to Snowcat Trail and the Nordic Loop, this winter trail passes through woods and snowy fields, eventually ending at Winner Creek Gorge.
Access the trails from the end of Alberg Loop. The trails are moderate to difficult for skiing and should be skied counterclockwise. These are multi-use trails during the summer and then transition to being Nordic only in the winter months.
The Iditarod National Historic Trail is Alaska’s sole National Historic Trail. This network of 2,300-mile winter trails evolved to connect Alaskan Native villages, established the dog-team mail and supply route during Alaska’s Gold Rush, and now serves as a vital recreation and travel link.
The Alyeska Multi-Use Pathway is a paved, lighted multi-use trail that extends from the Seward Hwy to the Hotel Alyeska. The path is popular with walkers and runners, and with a fresh batch of snow it becomes a great classic ski trail.
This is a groomed, multi-use trail that is mostly flat and makes great snow-shoeing and Nordic skiing. The trails are wide and have both skate and classic tracks. Access is from the end of Arlberg Rd where there is parking or the parking lot near Aspen Mountain Rd. It’s also possible to link these trails together with the new 5k Nordic ski trails just north of the Hotel Alyeska.
Connected to the multi-use trails and Snowcat Trail, this recently opened loop is a great way to extend your nordic skiing experience.