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
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Air Crash Site #2 Trail
Moderate | Return | 5.5 km | Winter with snowshoes
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Black Ridge Trail
Easy | Return | 7.5 km | All year | MTB suitable
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Fossil Plain
Easy | Return | 4.8 km | Winter with snowshoes
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Kangerlussuaq Ridge Trail
Moderate – challenging | One-way | 18.9 km | Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
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Lake Ferguson Trail
Easy | Return | 8.4 km | All year | MTB suitable
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Sugarloaf Mountain Trail
Easy – Moderate | Return | 2.6 km | All year | Winter with snowshoes
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Sugarloaf Waterfall Trail
Easy | 5 km | 7.5 km | Winter with snowshoes
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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.