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Tony Knowles Coastal Trail

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 4.3 (6)
  1. Areas
  2. AK
  3. …Southcentral Alaska
  4. Anchorage
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“This path gently winds along the coast 11 miles from downtown to Kincaid Park. ”

Derek Orling
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10.7

Miles

17.2

KM

Point to Point

220' 67 m

High

9' 3 m

Low

405' 123 m

Up

224' 68 m

Down

1%

Avg Grade (1°)

9%

Max Grade (5°)

Dogs Leashed

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Description

The Tony Knowles Coastal Trail is a breathtaking coastal path that rivals other similar paths in the country for the most scenic. The paved path curves along the shoreline for close to eleven miles. It starts downtown and stretches to the chalet at Kincaid Park and is a local favorite for all sorts of outdoor excursions just outside of the city.

This trail has it all. From following the fault line of the 1964 earthquake to cruising through scented forests searching for moose, this gem is truly worth the effort for one and all.

Though paved, many may enjoy hiking this since the views are amazing.

Contacts

Land Manager: Alaska DNR - Parks and Outdoor Recreation

Shared By:

Derek Orling
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Trail Ratings

  4.3 from 6 votes

#21

in Anchorage

#8925

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  4.3 from 6 votes
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Trail Rankings

#21

in Anchorage

#104

in Alaska

#8,925

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Sep 26, 2017 near Anchorage, AK

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Aug 9, 2025
David Scott
Aug 12, 2024
Michael Young
Dec 25, 2022
Cm Schnet
Sep 5, 2021
Madeline Fuhrman
Very fun. Some sections of uphill. Saw 4 moose along the way. 10.7mi
Jul 4, 2020
T Revels
Biked using Bianchi Milano. Beautiful conditions. 11.1mi — 0h 55m
Feb 23, 2020
George Mankowski
Saw three moose, bald eagle. Lots of snow. 6mi
Jul 10, 2019
Sean Kahlich
2.5mi
Jun 25, 2018
Sarah Shafer
More hilly than expected but we loved it! Saw a couple planes land and Point Woronzof was the best! Also got to see a moose! 20mi

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