Moderate Bear-Aware Mainland Day Hikes

What are good moderate 10–15 mile mainland day hikes with manageable bear risk?

For moderate mainland day hikes in the 10-to-15-mile range with manageable bear risk, favor open alpine terrain where sightlines are long — areas like Hatcher Pass, the Chugach front range near Anchorage, and the Kenai Peninsula’s high routes fit well. Carry bear spray, travel in a group, and make steady noise in brushy stretches. Check the land manager and Alaska Department of Fish and Game advisories for recent bear activity before you go.

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