Tony Knowles Coastal Bicycle Trails:
Alaska
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Description:
The trail hugs the coastline of Anchorage along Knik Arm and Cook Inlet. There are many rest areas that provide scenic views of Anchorage, mountain ranges, Cook Inlet, Knik Arm, and wildlife. The Alaska Railroad tracks parallel the trail for about a mile, just past the northern trail head, and passenger and freight trains are a common site.

The entire trail is paved and is suitable for biking, running, walking, and in the winter, skiing. The last 1/2 mile (milepost 8.5 to 9) presents the most formidable grade as the trail approaches Point Campbell. The approaches to Earthquake Park (between milepost 2 & 2.5) and Point Woronzof (between mileposts 3 & 4) also present considerable grades. The trail is marked by mileposts every 1/2 mile with the exception of the first 1+ miles. The trail intersects with the Lanie Fleischer Chester Creek Trail, which runs east to west for 4 miles, at Westchester Lagoon a little over 1 mile from the northern trailhead. With many access points along the trail, one can easily tailor the length of trail they want to attempt.

Wildlife viewing is most abundant along the southern half of the trail as the trail departs the more populated areas. The trail skirts Anchorage Airport, between mileposts 3.5 and 7.5, and encounters with close flying jets are common.

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Parking & Trail Access:
The northern trailhead is located at 2nd Avenue and H Street, Downtown Anchorage. The southern trailhead is located at Point Campbell (Kincaid Park). Take Rasberry road to its terminus and continue straight ahead into Kincaid Park. The trailhead is to the left of the Kincaid Outdoor Center where the road ends. The trail is easily accessible at many points along its travel with the exception of the last five miles where access is limited to Point Woronzof (Milepost 4) and Kincaid Park (Milepost 9).
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The Tony Knowles Coastal Trail
By Shawn E. Richardson on October 19, 2000
"My wife & I visited the Tony Knowles Coastal trail last summer. The very smooth asphalt trail was very scenic. The bay can be seen along most of the trail. The first 5 miles through Anchorage is about like any other USA city with the Anchorage skyline view while following the coast through the different neighborhoods. Suddenly, the next 6 miles we found ourselfs going through a wooded raw-wilderness area. My wife & I ran into three mooses that day. We had to wait for one of them to leave the trail before we could pass by. We also found Earthquake Park to be quite informative with the history of the 1964 earthquake. Any cyclist bound for Alaska should not miss this unique trail. "
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