Hike to Rabbit Lake and the Suicide Peaks

The best part about this trail other than the stunning views is it's easy access from Anchorage; it is about a 20 minute drive from the center of town.  

You can access the trailhead by taking DeArmoun Road past Hillside Drive, when it soon turns into Canyon Road. You basically drive until the road dead ends in a small parking lot type area.  From here it is about a 3 hour hike.  The first part of the hike is on a fairly large Jeep gravel path.  The path narrows into an actual trail about 30 minutes in, when you'll start to gain elevation and see beautiful views of the Anchorage bowl.  The trail past here is generally flat with a slight incline the whole way.  Very easy.  

About an hour into the hike, you'll see the tips of the gorgeous Suicide peaks, which are pretty easy to summit if you start early enough in the day.  Once you reach the lake, it's a perfect spot for a picnic lunch or a snack, although i'd recommend finding shelter as everytime i've been here the wind is howling and the breeze can be quite chilly, even in summer.  If you are continuing onto summit the peaks, you can access them from the lake, although I would only attempt either peak on a perfectly sunny day. 

In short, this is an easy day hike that is kid and dog friendly.  Also possible to mountain bike.  5 stars.