Alaska region guide
Southcentral
Anchorage, the Mat-Su valleys and the glaciers of Prince William Sound.
- Gateway towns
- Anchorage, Palmer & Wasilla, Whittier, Valdez, Cordova
- Nearest major airport
- Ted Stevens Anchorage International (ANC)
- Best months
- June – September; February – March for winter sport
- Getting there
- Fly into Anchorage; most of the region is on the road system
Overview
Southcentral is where most Alaskans live and where most trips begin. Anchorage sits on Cook Inlet at the foot of the Chugach Mountains, and within an hour's drive you can be on a glacier, a salmon stream or an alpine ridge.
To the north, the Matanuska and Susitna valleys open toward the Talkeetna Mountains and Denali. To the east, the Chugach curls around Prince William Sound, a maze of tidewater glaciers and quiet bays reached through the Whittier tunnel or from Valdez and Cordova.
Sub-regions
Inside the Southcentral
Coming soon. Our in-depth sub-region guide for this region is being written.
Mountain ranges
The high country
Coming soon. Our in-depth mountain ranges guide for this region is being written.
Hiking & backcountry
Trails and routes
Coming soon. Our in-depth hiking guide for this region is being written.
Fishing
Species, waters and run timing
Coming soon. Our in-depth fishing guide for this region is being written.
Hunting
Game and terrain
Coming soon. Our in-depth hunting guide for this region is being written.
Wildlife & scenery
What you'll see
- Moose
- Dall sheep on Turnagain Arm
- Beluga whales
- Sea otters and harbor seals
Getting there & around
Logistics
Road
The Glenn, Parks and Seward highways all radiate from Anchorage.
Rail
The Alaska Railroad runs north to Talkeetna and Denali and south to Whittier and Seward.
Seasonal guide
What's best, month by month
Coming soon. Our in-depth seasonal guide for this region is being written.
Gallery
In pictures
