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Tony Knowles Coastal Trail

4.7 (64 reviews)
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Isabelle L.

Andrew and I took a 15 mile round trip ride here. We stopped at many spots, one of them being a great swamp where we watched two birds singing and flying along side each other, two pigeons playing with each other and two dragonflies mating. This is such a romantic place!! Warning to people who are allergic to pollens. It gets pretty bad in late Aug. I felt it so badly West of Earthquake Park and I had to stop paddling...

Candace L.

I can see where this 11mile trail could be heaven sent at different times of the year or if you're completely well prepped for it. I love going for jogs, runs, marathon training etc so this loop would definitely do the trick and be a real crowd pleaser I'm sure. Unfortunately the morning I took to it, it was a bit of messy weather, snow, rain, bits of heavy puddles and I was headed out of town soon for a road trip. I would have liked to spend a lot longer exploring along it but only went out on a walk for about 2.5 miles out/back. I had really hoped to spot some wildlife (moose specifically) but that didn't happen. It was dark and dreary and only a few other people were out from time to time. I'm sure spring and summer would be highly optimal for runs and cycling or even nice long walks. It made for a way to log some Fitbit steps but end of October as I've discovered is not this girls idea of a fun time in AK.

Adam D.

This is an 11 mile trail that runs from 2nd Ave to Kincaid Park. This is the best option for running and cycling in the city. No motorized traffic allowed. At about the halfway point you'll find a great overlook in front of the airport where you can watch commercial and cargo flights take off. The last mile going up to Kincaid Park is all uphill. Be on the lookout for, and respect wildlife. I've personally encountered multiple moose on this trail and there have been bear sightings as well.

Matt S.

It was a great place to walk and get some miles in on a cold and snow filled evening. Was easily able to get around as long as you stay on the compacted areas of snow. You veer off a bit and it can take you down.

Anchorage skyline
Laurent L.

Came here specifically for views of the Anchorage skyline, which is just what we got. Beautiful views. Got to watch the setting sun close to midnight. A very special experience.

View of the Aluetian Range near downtown at the start of the trail
Andrew H.

Seriously, what is not to like?! I'm shocked Anchorage is not more well-known for this trail, it is that good. Where else can you be in a city of 300,000+ people and ride for miles...UNINTERRUPTED by any car traffic? Seriously, you can just freaking cruise. Right by the water, gaze at 11,000 ft peaks, intersect parks...all the way to the airport and then some, if you want to. I've never seen a bike trail like this before, in ANY urban area. It is very impressive. It's also very likely that you'll see some moose, should you do the whole thing. Locals scramble to live close to an entrance point of the trail (including this one) and dozens of tourists rent bikes downtown to get on this trail before departing for other parts of the state. Great freakin' trail.

Chris E.

A really nice trail to not only walk, but run, bike, skateboard, whatever you're into! We were looking for some things to do in the downtown Anchorage area and saw that this trail was very highly thought of it in the region so we decided to give it a shot after our fattening morning breakfast. And what better way to work off the 3 tons of food we ate at Snow City Café? At the very beginning of the trail, the views were spectacular of the mountain ranges. On a clear day, as it was the day we were on it, we even saw the tip of Mt. Denali! As we walked on the trail, about 1 mile in, we stumbled upon a beautiful lake (Westchester Lagoon) and Margaret Eagan Sullivan Park. The area had a small little playground for kids and it was just extremely peaceful there. There were plenty of families out during the day just enjoying themselves. Surrounding the park was a typical suburban neighborhood that you would find in any lower 48 state. If we didn't know any better, we wouldn't have remembered we were even in Anchorage, Alaska! We walked about another 1 mile before ending our walk by exiting the trail. Although we didn't encounter any moose, we read that there were plenty further down the trail. I'm sure there would have been plenty of other great views of scenery along the way and I wish we had more time to explore it, but if you ask us, it's a great way to get some exercise in and see some scenery and wildlife in the process!

Great views all around.
Gina C.

Amazing beautiful bike ride. Bugs were bad when we stopped, but well worth the trip! Rented bikes and made it to mile 8 and back in under 2 hours.

Alway nice for a quick walk - even in winter.
Stefan E.

If you need to break in a new pair of roller-blades (like I did a few years ago), this is your best option. There are some gnarly hills around the Earthquake Park area which I thoroughly DON'T recommend skating down. I did once, sort of by accident. I managed to survive and will NEVER do it again (though I am far from any kind of pro at this). If you're going to roller-blade the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail, I specifically suggest starting at Point Woronzof and ending at the hill at Kincaid Park. It's a more flat route than the other half of the trail but varied enough to remain fun. That said, there are countless ways to traverse this truly awesome trail. A couple years ago, we began at the Light Speed Planet Walk starting point (the big sun next to the Performing Arts Center) and then headed down to Elderberry Park and finally got onto the Coastal Trail, riding our bikes all the way up to Pluto which is at the Kincaid Chalet. Most of the planets on the Planet Walk are located along the Tony Knowles Coastal trail. It's a fun addition to an already gorgeous walk/ride/crawl/jog/hop-on-one-foot/whatever. The point is, just go! Both Earthquake Park and Point Woronzof have beautiful views of downtown Anchorage so don't rush too much unless you're being chased by a bear which is always a summertime possibility. Bringing your dog or some bear spray is never a bad idea. For geocachers, there are plenty of finds all up and down the trail. There's literally nothing to dislike here except the mosquitoes at certain points and the proximity to a waste processing facility. (You'll know it when you smell it.) May the winds be ever in your favor.

Thor M.

I am very very jealous of this trail. I wish we had something like this in Los Angeles so I could go running or cycling! But then I wouldn't have that pristine air to breathe so maybe it wouldn't matter anyway! The first thing we did in Alaska was rent bikes from Downtown Bicycle Rental and ride this trail. We did about a 25 mile round trip and it was really incredible. It is a bit crowded on a beautiful sunny Sunday but everyone was really good about staying on the right hand side so bikers could pass. It's beautiful with a ton to see. We weren't lucky enough to see any wild life, but the trail goes near the airport and you can see planes coming and going and there are plenty of spots to stop and enjoy the view. Not to be missed!

Joy L.

My favorite place in Anchorage to walk, ride my bike and pick berries. The trail ends at Kincaid Park. Mile 8 (Kincaid Park) through mile 4.5 (Point Woroznof) is my favorite segment of the Tony Knowles Trail. This segment is all uphill from mile 4.5 to mile 8, so if you're biking, be prepared for a work-out, even though it's paved. If you're going in reverse (starting at Kincaid and heading toward downtown) you will be headed downhill. That's the only direction I go. Be aware the trail is VERY steep in some places and with tight turns. Staying on your side of the trail can be really hard without wiping out. WEAR A HELMET. People have died and been seriously injured on this trail. While this segment of trail is okay to walk with children, I WOULD NOT recommend letting a child ride their bike here. Also while walking the trail, beware of bikers who may not be able to slow down. If you hear someone say "on your left" move FAST! The trail goes through city, fields, forests, wetlands, coastal marshy areas and has a view of the inlet (Bay) almost the entire ride. Be aware that moose and bear DO share this trail as well. Enjoy the trail, it's amazing.

Bald Eagle spotted right next to the trail!

This trail had beautiful scenery, and was great for a long bike ride, but we were exhausted by the time we were done. We rode the 22-mile-total route, which we would have been fine with normally, but there were A LOT of steep hills. I should also note that we were able to see a bald Eagle up close while biking, which was awesome! Be aware of the many hills if you plan on going on this trail, though it is still a beautiful and well-maintained trail!

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Powerline Pass Trail

Powerline Pass Trail

4.8(4 reviews)
11.1 mi

Many thanks to Andrew and Daniella for their thorough reviews that ultimately gave me the balls to…read morebring my 3 kiddos out here by-myself. I have not been to the Glen Alps in at least 5 years. The additional parking lot was totally new to me. I recommend skipping the main lot and parking there. I ended up having to leave my eldest two on a rock, so I could grab the car in the main lot and pick them up. They were so done with me! haha I pushed my toddler in a City Mini GT (all-terrain stroller) the entire time. I like to hike, but I've yet to invest in those fancy backpack toddler holders (see, I don't even know what they're called). It was my goal for us make it to the infamous bridge and back. We did it. I'm so damn grateful. I don't have a dog, a gun or bear spray (yet). I depend on a simple bear bell, my super loud Bluetooth speaker, and the protection of my ancestors, angels, and spirit guides. Luckily, we saw other hikers often. We were never alone for too long. Still lots of snow melting. The trail was still very wet and muddy in some spots. We did not have waterproof boots so naturally we left soaked from the calves down. It was worth it. Highly recommend.

You may not know the name "Powerline Pass Trail", but you've probably been on it before…read more It's often used as a sort of "trail hwy" to access other, more desirable trails. It starts at the Glen Alps trailhead. (same as the most popular hike in Alaska, Flattop: https://www.yelp.com/biz/flattop-mountain-trail-anchorage-2) The Powerline Pass trail itself goes all the way to the actual Powerline Pass (the big mountain on your left/north is Avalanche Mountain https://www.yelp.com/biz/powerline-pass-trail-anchorage, the one on your right/south is Homicide Peak) and then goes south, towards the Turnagain Arm and ends at the Indian Trail Valley Trail (https://www.yelp.com/biz/indian-valley-trail-anchorage). There are also various offshoots including (from Glen Alps): Williwaw Lakes Trail (https://www.yelp.com/biz/williwaw-lakes-trail-anchorage): at about 0.5 mile, take a left, then take a left at the fork in about a mile. O'Malley Trail (https://www.yelp.com/biz/o-malley-peak-trail-anchorage): same as above, but take a right at the fork Hidden Lake Trail: at about 4ish miles in, take a left Great place to use as a hub. If you just want to get out of the city and move your legs, this is a great trail to do a mile or two on. Doing it as a trail in and of itself, it's a little boring on foot. The real thrill of this trail is doing it on a mountain(or fat) bike or skis.

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Indian Valley Trail

Indian Valley Trail

4.0(1 review)
20.5 mi

So, it's kind of hard to find information on this trail, so I'll help ya'll out…read more GETTING HERE: From the Seward Highway, go north (a right if you're heading towards Anchorage, a left if you're heading away from Anchorage) on Boretide Rd (right next to the new Turnagain Arm Pit BBQ location). Where the marker is for this Yelp listing, is where the paved road ends. Just keep going straight! The road can be a little bumpy but nothing that would require high-clearance or 4WD/AWD. Eventually, after what seems like a long time (but isn't), you'll end up at the trailhead. Officially, this trailhead is called "Indian Valley Trailhead". Chugach State Park's website is horrible (they have some great .pdf's for some of their trails, but good luck finding them anywhere on their website...), so I was only able to find most of this information from: googling, using summitpost (a climbing website), and browsing blogs. Hopefully, this consolidated source of information will be helpful to some! From this trailhead, you can access two trails: Powerline Pass: which has its other end at the Glen Alps area (Flattop) Indian Valley Trail: a trail of controversial quality (I have never done it) that goes NE from this trailhead and eventually meets the Ship Creek Trail. (About 1/4 of a mile up the trail you'll come to a junction: if you go straight you'll be on Indian Valley Trail, if you take a left, and go over a footbridge, you'll be on Powerline Pass trail) I'll be mainly speaking of Powerline Pass. Most folks start Powerline Pass up near Glen Alps. Most folks mountain bike* it, rather than hike it. Most folks would need a bike with a good suspension to do this. I do not have such a faithful, two-wheeled steed, so I hike. Why hike it from this side? A couple reasons: 1) This is the approach hike to climb Homicide Peak: this is how I originally found the trail. Homicide Peak is a fun scramble with awesome views of the Suicide Peaks. More info on climbing Homicide can be found here: http://www.summitpost.org/homicide-peak/815642 2) Crowds: there aren't many. This trail isn't as well-known or popular as many others in the area. 3) Feasting options: Froth and Forage (https://www.yelp.com/biz/froth-and-forage-coffeehouse-and-eatery-anchorage) is open till 10 pm, and located very close to this trailhead. Hiking early in the morning? Stop in for a coffee. Hiking late in the evening? Stop in for a burger! 4) Get out of your usual rut: expand your mind, hike some new stuff! Reasons you might want to be a bit leery of this trail: 1) I've heard the Indian Valley Trail can be miserable and overgrown in spots. I hope you like bushwhacking. Or 'schwacking, for short. 2) There can be lots of bear activity in this area. Carry your spray, take your dog, hike in a group. 3) If there's been recent rain, it can get pretty muddy. Definitely, give this trail a shot! *for info on mountain biking Powerline Pass, check out this slick website: https://www.mtbproject.com/trail/6452974/powerline-pass

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Resurrection Pass Trail - Fox Creek Cabin

Resurrection Pass Trail

2.0(1 review)
26.3 mi

I know, I know, I'm two-staring a hiking trail…read more I'm going to nature-appreciation-hell. So be it. This trail is beloved by many, but I just don't get it. I've only done the first 12 miles of this 38 mile trail and...they were a total bore. The "bang-for-buck" on this one is very low. This would be a great trail in upstate NY or Vermont. For Alaska though? It's a total snooze fest. It seems to get most of its hype because: 1) It's really well-maintained (no bushwhacking). 2) If you plan ahead, you can stay in cabins. 3) There is very little elevation gain It would probably be a fun mountain bike too. (mountain bikes are allowed, not common for most Alaska trails) For a hike or a backpacking trip on foot though? Boring. You're in the trees most of the time. When there's a clearing, you are looking at the types of mountains Alaskans call "hills". They aren't steep, they aren't tall, they're short and gentle. Many are shorter than peaks in the Appalachian mountains of the lower 48. There are no glaciers to see. There isn't much wildlife (I only saw a few birds in 12 miles of hiking). The trail gets really icy in the winter. (definitely bring micro-spikes if hiking in/through then) The cabins (we stayed at Fox Creek Cabin, future review coming up) are not well stocked with wood in the winter. Make sure you bring a few duralogs if you're hiking in in the winter. I'm glad Alaska has a trail like this, and I'm glad it's popular. It'll keep the crowds away from the better hikes :)

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Resurrection Pass Trail - It helps to have a charming hiking partner

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