Outdoors & Recreation

Girdwood Fall Guide: Autumn Foliage, Berry Picking & Fungus Fair

September brings a breathtaking golden glow to Girdwood. As alpine tundra turns crimson and birch groves light up in gold, the crisp autumn air offers some of the years best hiking.

Wild Berry Foraging & Fall Colors

Late August through September is peak season for wild Alaskan blueberries and crowberries along upper mountain trails. The valley hillsides transform into a vibrant patchwork of gold and red.

The Annual Fungus Fair

Held every September, the Girdwood Fungus Fair celebrates the incredible diversity of wild mushrooms in the temperate rainforest with expert-led forays, cooking demonstrations, and mycological talks.

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