Alaska, Anchorage

Anchorage, Alaska'a largest city and home to 40% of the state's population has a surprisingly wild feel.  In twenty minutes, you can get to the airport, or a trail head in the Chugash Mountains.  But what really sets Anchorage apart is the municipal bike paths.  The combination of the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail, Campbell Creek Trail and the Chester Creek Trail, creates a sweet 30 mile loop and, as it's Alaska, you are likely to meet some wildlife.

The prettiest trail in town

Only in Alaska!

A "ride-through" agreement

I tried, but my rental bike wasn't up to the challenge of these trails.

Moose in Kincaid Park

Moose near Bicentennial Park

Just south of Anchorage is the Bird to Gird Trail the runs along the Turnagain Arm.  

Bird Point

Bird to Gird Trail

Bear scat on the trail

Depot in Girdwood

Ship Creek Reservoir

State:	Alaska
Date:	2017-07-22 and 2017-07-23
Route:	Tony Knowles, Campbell Creek, Middle Earth, Chester Creek Trail
Distance:	30 miles

Date:	2018-07-24
Route:	Bird to Gird Trail, Brown Bear Saloon to Girdwood Depot
Distance:	25 miles

Date:	2022-07-30
Route:	Ship Creek Trail, Downtown Anchorage to Ship Creek Reservoir
Distance:	30 miles