Biking Anchorage: 3-Day Itinerary on Scenic Coastal Trails and Forest Paths

Day 1

Know Before You Go

The Tony Knowles Coastal Trail spans 11 paved miles along the Cook Inlet coast, linking downtown Anchorage to Kincaid Park.

Featuring:
Scenic Viewpoint
Wildlife

Average Duration: Half to Full Day

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Explore The Coastal Trail

Rent a bike downtown and begin at Elderberry Park with a picnic lunch before entering the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail. Ride to Westchester Lagoon, linking to the Lanie Fleischer Chester Creek Trail. Detour into the Chester Creek Greenbelt or continue to Earthquake Park. Learn the history of Nen Ghiłgedi, or “rotten land” in Dena’ina Athabascan, then pedal the final 2.6 miles to Point Woronzof for epic sunset views and beach access via Cook Inlet trails.

Retrace the 5-mile path back to downtown.

Day 2

Know Before You Go

Ambitious cyclists can tackle the 32-mile Moose Loop around Anchorage, tracing a moose silhouette through the city's outskirts.

Featuring:
Scenic Viewpoints
Wildlife

Average Duration: Full Day

Explore Kincaid Park

Bike or drive the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail to Kincaid Park, a 1,400-acre paradise of forests, hills, ski trails, and singletrack paths. Pack a picnic and navigate winding, sun-dappled routes, pausing for moose sightings and panoramic views of Cook Inlet and Mount Susitna. Connect to beach trails for an unparalleled experience in the Anchorage Coastal Wildlife Refuge.

Day 3

Know Before You Go

The Campbell Creek Trail covers 7.4 miles through neighborhoods and greenbelts, perfect for short outings or extended rides.

Featuring:
Wildlife
Botanical Garden
Museum

Average Duration: Full Day

Anchorage Gardens

Follow the Campbell Creek Trail for a shaded journey through urban Anchorage, with frequent wildlife sightings like salmon in creeks and lakes. Head east to the Campbell Park greenbelt, then reach the Campbell Airstrip Trailhead near the Alaska Botanical Garden (or drive to start there). Stroll the gardens, then bike north along city streets to the Alaska Museum of Science and Nature for hands-on exhibits on Alaska's natural history.

A short, walkable bike boulevard connects to the Ship Creek Trail; enjoy a scenic 2.5-mile ride (or stroll) to King's Landing and downtown. Watch for salmon, bald eagles, and Alaska Railroad trains near the depot.

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