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Tony Knowles Coastal Trail – Westchester Lagoon loop from Anchorage Airport

Tony Knowles Coastal Trail – Westchester Lagoon loop from Anchorage Airport

Easy

2.7

(11)

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Tony Knowles Coastal Trail – Westchester Lagoon loop from Anchorage Airport

01:54

45.3km

180m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 21, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.99 km

Westchester Lagoon is a beautiful oasis near downtown Anchorage, just a short walk away. It's a favorite spot for locals, offering trails, wildlife, and fun activities for families throughout the year. It's also a great spot to watch the sunrise.

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7.99 km

Westchester Lagoon

Lake

11.4 km

Chester Creek Bike Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Chester Creek Bike Trail offers a delightful paved route winding through Anchorage's greenbelts. Experience the joy of nature and spot wildlife along the way as you explore this scenic multi-use trail.

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13.7 km

Goose Lake and Park

Highlight • Lake

Goose Lake is situated in central Anchorage, near the university area. Despite being in the heart of the city, it's a peaceful spot where you can see Pacific loons nesting …

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15.0 km

Connector Junction

Highlight • Trail

At this point, you'll encounter a junction that links to a connector trail. Here, you have the choice to stay on or leave the Chester Creek Trail, or transition onto …

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26.5 km

Campbell Creek Greenbelt Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Follow the Campbell Creek through Anchorage's neighborhoods and lovely parks. The trail stretches 7.5 miles from the university campus lake to Diamond Blvd and Victor Rd intersection.

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29.5 km

Waldron Lake

Highlight • Lake

This pretty lake feels surprisingly remote, given that it's smack in the middle of Alaska's largest city. Happily, the trail is paved so you don't have to stop to take in the views — unless you want to.

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33.9 km

Taku Lake

Highlight • Lake

As you run past Taku Lake, keep an eye out for kayakers, assorted waterfowl, and maybe even river otters in the lake. The multiuse trail here is paved and has …

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45.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.5 km

14.0 km

2.81 km

1.86 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

40.8 km

4.15 km

369 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Wednesday 15 July

16°C

10°C

62 %

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