Kangerlussuaq Hikes
Kangerlussuaq has some of Destination Arctic Circle’s easiest day hiking options, many of which follow gravel roads for at least part of their length.
Day Hikes
Air Crash Site #2 Trail
Moderate | Return | 5.5 km | Winter with snowshoes
Black Ridge Trail
Easy | Return | 7.5 km | All year | MTB suitable
Fossil Plain
Easy | Return | 4.8 km | Winter with snowshoes
Kangerlussuaq Ridge Trail
Moderate – challenging | One-way | 18.9 km | Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Lake Ferguson Trail
Easy | Return | 8.4 km | All year | MTB suitable
Sugarloaf Mountain Trail
Easy – Moderate | Return | 2.6 km | All year | Winter with snowshoes
Sugarloaf Waterfall Trail
Easy | 5 km | 7.5 km | Winter with snowshoes
Tacan
Moderate | Return | 11 km | All year | MTB suitable
Multi-day hikes
The Arctic Circle Trail
Location: Kangerlussuaq – Sisimiut
This 160 – 180 km long, very remote trail follows in the footsteps of the Inuit and traverses the UNESCO World Heritage Listed Aasivissuit – Nipisat area.
It is suitable for experienced, multi-day hikers ONLY who have strong navigation skills, know first aid, and who carry a two-way emergency communication device with them.
Ice Ridge Trail
Location: Kangerlussuaq
A spectacular 2-day hike along the ridge above the Ice Road from the edge of the Ice Sheet at Russell Glacier to Kangerlussuaq.
It is suitable for experienced, multi-day hikers ONLY who have strong navigation skills, know first aid, and who carry a two-way emergency communication device with them.
Kangerlussuaq Ridge Trail
Location: Kangerlussuaq
A panoramic alternative to hiking the Port Road between Kangerlussuaq and Kellyville, featuring fantastic views of the airport and fjord.
It can be turned into a loop hike about half-way along.
The full hike is suitable for experienced, multi-day hikers ONLY who have strong navigation skills, know first aid, and who carry a two-way emergency communication device with them.