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Chugach State Park – Anchorage, Alaska

β˜…4.8(2,508 Google reviews)

Ranked #2 of 20 parks in Anchorage by visitor rating

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Chugach State Park in Anchorage is a premier destination for dog owners seeking spacious outdoor recreation. With off-leash areas and extensive trail systems, your furry companion can run freely and explore natural terrain. Open 24 hours daily, the park accommodates early morning walks and evening adventures. Boasting an impressive 4.8-star rating from over 2,500 reviews, Chugach State Park demonstrates its popularity among local dog enthusiasts. Whether you're training your pup or enjoying casual playtime, the park's trails provide an ideal setting for active dogs and their owners.

What visitors say

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β€œChugach State Park is a stunning natural expanse surrounding Anchorage, encompassing over 495,000 acres of rugged mountains, glaciers, alpine lakes, and dense forests. Its proximity to the city makes it both accessible and wild, offering photographers and outdoor enthusiasts a…”

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β€œI don’t know how this state park got anything less than 5 stars but it is definitely worth your time. Accessibility can be the only thing I can think of. The state park is huge and a big portion of it isn’t accessible. The parts that are, are absolutely stunning. Multiple hiking …”

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β€œSpectacular park. Spent several weeks exploring this park years ago. What a beautiful place. Park rangers were so cool, welcoming & helpful. Living out of a van with a college friend four thousand miles away from home. We would head out on technical hikes at 10pm in June and…”

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β€œWent wild blueberry picking here and it was terrific! Lots of blueberries 🫐 everywhere! Such a beautiful area. Easy to get to and accessable paths to different areas so you can spread out and enjoy larges spaces to pick blueberries. We came late in the season and there was…”

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