Tony Knowles Coastal Trail Bike Tour: Anchorage Moose Denali

Pedal past Cold War silos and moose, then pause where an earthquake reshaped a city

A guided bike ride along Anchorage's Tony Knowles Coastal Trail starting at Kincaid Park, with a local guide, high-quality bike, helmet and rain jacket. You'll pass through wooded hills, watch for moose and Denali views, stop at Earthquake Park to learn about the 1964 Good Friday earthquake, and finish at Westchester Lagoon where salmon spawn seasonally. Small groups of up to eight, three hours total, suitable for all fitness levels from age ten.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each2 stops

1. Earthquake Park10m
2. Chugach State Park30m

Leisurely bike ride along coastal trail

• Begin adventure in Kincaid Park
• Get fitted for helmet and bike
• Bike past Cold War missile silos
• Watch for moose and Denali views
• Reach Point Woronzof for 360 views
• Learn about 1964 Good Friday earthquake
• Stop at Westchester Lagoon bird sanctuary
• Experience Cook Inlet and Chugach Park beauty

The experience

The day starts in Kincaid Park, the largest municipal park in Anchorage, where your guide fits you for a helmet and gets you on a high-quality bike. Before you even leave the wooded hills, you'll pass Cold War missile silos and have a real chance to spot moose, and on clear days, Denali rises across the landscape. The guide handles the setup. You just ride.

Once you roll out to Point Woronzof, the view opens to 360 degrees: Cook Inlet stretches in front of you and the mountain ranges close in around it. The route follows the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail itself, the path locals actually use. At Earthquake Park, you stop to learn how the 1964 Good Friday earthquake tore through Anchorage and reshaped the whole region. The park itself was built on the scarred land. Then you pedal to Westchester Lagoon, a bird sanctuary where salmon swim upstream to spawn depending on the season. You hop off the bike there, and the guides load the equipment while you stand at the water's edge.

Round-trip transportation in a Mercedes Sprinter Van picks you up downtown and brings you back. Snacks are included, along with a rain jacket: the trail runs in all weather, so you dress for it and go. Groups stay under eight people, which means the guide can actually talk to you instead of shouting at a crowd. Children from ten up can ride, as long as an adult comes along.

What’s included

• High-quality bike fitted to you.
• helmet and rain jacket.
• snacks.
• local guide leading the whole ride.
• round-trip van transportation from downtown Anchorage.
• all taxes and fees.

Information

Lasts 3h, from US$ 149 per person, with a live guide in English, in groups of up to 8 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesNext departure: 1 May 20271 departing soon ›

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (16 and older) · Youth (10 to 15 years) · Under 10: can't be booked

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 19 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearby

Operated by Alaska Trail Guides

Is this one for you?Book this if you want a guided bike ride on the coastal trail with a local narrator. The small group means real conversation, and the van pickup from downtown saves you from figuring out how to reach the trailhead yourself.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (10 to 15 years). Children under 10 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Can I see moose and Denali on the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail bike ride?

Yes. Moose appear regularly in Kincaid Park and along the trail, and on clear days Denali is visible across Cook Inlet from Point Woronzof. Your guide will point out where to look and explain what you're seeing.

What's included in the bike tour from Anchorage?

The tour includes a high-quality bike fitted to you, helmet, rain jacket, snacks, and a local guide who leads the whole ride. Downtown pickup and drop-off in a van are part of it, along with all taxes and fees.

How long does the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail bike tour take?

The tour runs three hours total, including the van ride from downtown, the bike ride itself, and stops at Earthquake Park and Westchester Lagoon.

What happened at Earthquake Park that the guide explains?

Earthquake Park marks the site of damage from the 1964 Good Friday earthquake, one of the most powerful earthquakes ever recorded. The park was built on the land that was torn apart, and your guide walks you through what happened to Anchorage and Alaska.

Is the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail bike tour suitable for beginners?

Yes. The ride is leisurely and suitable for all physical fitness levels. Children from age ten can join if accompanied by an adult, and closed-toe shoes are the only equipment requirement beyond what's provided.

Can I see salmon at Westchester Lagoon during the bike tour?

Salmon swim upstream to spawn at Westchester Lagoon depending on the season. If the timing is right, you'll see them during the stop there. The lagoon is also a bird sanctuary, so wildlife watching is part of the pause.