We spent our final day in Anchorage during our vacation to Alaska last summer doing the hike to Eagle & Symphony Lakes. One of the great things about Anchorage is that there are several great hikes that begin very close to the city, some from literally within the city limits. This was a flat, easy hike (relative to the other hikes we had done during our vacation) through a valley which ended at the above mentioned lakes. While the lakes were a bit of a disappointment, the hike itself was very nice, though the trail was a little rustic in spots, like in the photo below.
Adventures Beyond The Lens 