Chugach National Forest
161 E 1st Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501
5,400,000 acres · 500 miles of trails
Roam the expansive Chugach National Forest around Anchorage with over 500 miles of trails. Shade, water, parking, and off-leash voice-control on paths suit dogs. Leash required in developed areas across this 5.4-million-acre forest.
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- Park
- Chugach National Forest
- Type
- Nature preserve
- Location
- Anchorage, Alaska
- Coordinates
- 61.2181, -149.8836
- Size
- 5,400,000 acres
- Trail miles
- 500
- Leash required
- No (off-leash allowed)
- Best for
- High-energy dogs, Hikers, Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.9 / 5 (4,810 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 8.2 / 10 — Exceptional
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:Yes
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:No
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
- · ★ 4.9 from 4,810 reviewers
- · Off-leash zone
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
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Dog policy
5.4-million-acre national forest (2nd largest in US). 500+ miles of trails — Kenai Peninsula, PWS, Copper River Delta. Leashed in developed areas, voice-control on trails.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Off-leash
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