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    Tony Knowles Coastal Trail

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    entrance at W 2nd Ave, Anchorage, AK
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    A must do in Anchorage

    We rented bikes and spent our last day in Alaska riding the trail. It was a great ride from downtown. We stopped and watched the planes take off and land and had a picnic lunch in the park. This trail is a great asset for...More

    Date of experience: June 2018
    Thank Tom F
    Reviewed 6 days ago via mobile
    Great running route year round

    I use this trail regularly for my training. Busy enough to feel safe but not crowded. I like passing fellow skiers and bikers mixed up with nature.

    Date of experience: February 2019
    Thank Welsh_Clarkey
    Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile
    Great Bicycle Trail

    The trail provided great sightseeing during the entire ride. Of course during certain sections there were people walking but they were very pleasant and responded to a vocal warning. There are a couple places mostly toward Kincaid Park that have some significant pills but nothing...More

    Date of experience: September 2018
    1  Thank cptamp1961
    Reviewed January 16, 2019
    Beautiful walk

    The flowers along the trail in July were so beautiful. When you get a little ways down the trail you can see the city in the distance.

    Date of experience: July 2018
    Thank Sheryl T
    Reviewed January 16, 2019
    great trail for walking, biking, running, etc. easily accessible from downtown

    This trail is right in downtown Anchorage and takes you along the coast, it's a paved trail great for biking, walking, running, etc. Great for a lunch time walk or end of the day exercise if your visiting Anchorage for work or play. I recommend...More

    Date of experience: May 2018
    1  Thank katieJ_ak907
    Reviewed January 9, 2019 via mobile
    A nice scenic walk along the coast line

    One of my favorite places to walk during my lunch break from work. If you are staying downtown you could hop out of your hotel and take in the beautiful Cook Inlet:

    Date of experience: January 2019
    Thank Adventurer_TD
    Reviewed January 2, 2019
    Anchorage is blessed with awesome trails.

    This trail system is user friendly. I often walk with friends, we ride bikes and have a pocket map thstvdetsiks each route. A person can walk or cycjevall day, the trails are well maintained.

    Date of experience: January 2019
    Thank Cocokayak
    Reviewed December 8, 2018
    A must do for visitors

    The coastal trail offers both visitors and residents exercise with a view! I always recommend this experience with everyone I meet. I enjoy riding my bike along the entire trail which starts in downtown Anchorage and ends in west Anchorage at Kincaid Park. The view...More

    Date of experience: September 2018
    1  Thank ValerieRrealtor
    Reviewed November 7, 2018 via mobile
    Great trial defiantly recommend!!

    Great trail!! Great views and you get all parts of scenery. Urban, trail,Part and plenty to see. Part of the trail was closed but they have signs up to guide you through the neighborhood that were easy to follow. I wish more people would clean...More

    Date of experience: November 2018
    1  Thank thejumpseatp
    Reviewed November 6, 2018 via mobile
    Love this trail

    As a local we love coming to this trail because there are so many beautiful views and a lil park/ work out area. We fo8nd a little cafe by the lagoon

    Date of experience: November 2018
    Thank em907ak
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    wolfcreek850
    April 14, 2018|
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    Response from work-to-travelMI | Reviewed this property |
    I saw a moose in the early evening on the more remote portion of the trail past the airport. I saw no whales but I was on bicycle and did not spend extended time sitting along the shore line.
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    TampaAbuela
    May 26, 2017|
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    Response from dawnbI3528NK | Reviewed this property |
    There are multiple access points - the trail runs along the downtown waterfront all the way to Ted Steven airport! Looks like the best access point for you in downtown will be West 5th Avenue from your hotel. Just walk... More
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    May 20, 2017|
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    Response from Edge038 | Reviewed this property |
    When you exit the Capt Cook Hotel onto W. 5th Ave, turn right (Westerly) and walk 2 1/2 blocks to Elderberry Park and you'll see the signs to get to the "Coastal Trail". BTW, before you get to the park, there are usually... More
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    July 13, 2017|
    Response fromtrektheusa|
    You could go to the Alyeska resort in girdwood, ride the tram, eat a meal. There's aso the portage glacier nearby the WLCC. The market is nice but that's about an hour at most to see everything. You can ride the TKCT roundtrip to kincaid park in about 3 and a half hours for most folks.
    em-T-sails
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    Tony Knowles Coastal Trail best access? (3 Replies)
    We will be in Anchorage and looking to pass a few hours on the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail. I see that the park begins on 2 nd Street and ends in Kincaid Park. Which ends would be best to cover the views of Cook Inlet? Is there parking available near either end? Thanks
    July 25, 2012|
    Response fromspacefry|
    Earthquake Park is a great place to park (free and available) and you will get great views in either direction that you travel. Here is the address for one of the parking areas: 5101, Point Woronzof Dr If you travel Northwest on Point Woronzof for about a mile past the above address there is a larger parking area on the right. It is across from Postmark Drive.
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