Tony Knowles Coastal Trail, Anchorage

Atlas ObscuraOct 23

Anchorage: A City Within the Wild

In Anchorage, exploring nature isn’t only for a rare free day or a well-planned vacation; it’s a part of daily life, as integral to the city as its infrastructure and cultural offerings. A day here may start with a morning walk on any of the hundreds of miles of trails, continue with freshly caught salmon for lunch at a restaurant with coastal views, and end with a sunset picnic on a rocky outc…

Offers incredible views of downtown and surrounding mountains.

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Alaska RailroadPlaceCan view the marsh from aboard.
Ship CreekSightPopular spot for sport fishing and bird watching.
Kincaid ParkParkOffers trails, archery, lake paddling, and disc golf.
Tony Knowles Coastal TrailTrailOffers incredible views of downtown and surrounding mountains.
Ship Creek TrailTrailProvides views of salmon spawning and swimming upstream.
Ship Creek Overlook ParkSightProvides great panoramas of the river and mountains.
Little Campbell LakeSightPaddle through the lake in Kincaid Park.
Potter MarshSightBest wildlife viewing spot with boardwalk over wetlands.
Seward HighwayTrailCan view the marsh from while driving.
Beluga PointSightRocky promontory with 180-degree views of mountains.
Flattop MountainTrailPopular for hiking, berry picking, and paragliding.
Powerline PassTrailTrails take you past wild blueberries and cranberries.

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Condé Nast TravelerOct 2, 2025

7 Adventurous Things to Do in Anchorage, Alaska

Wildlife, glaciers, and salmon fishing aren't only in the backcountry.

Scenic 22-mile biking path skirting Cook Inlet

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Lake Hood Seaplane BaseAirportLargest float plane hub in the world
Rust’s Flying ServicePlaceOne of Alaska's largest operators, founded in 1963
The Lakefront Anchorage HotelHotelOffers a front row seat for dining
Mt. Alyeska ResortSightAlaska's biggest ski resort with Veilbreaker Skybridges
Chugach National ForestSightRemote part with Spencer Lake and Glacier
Alaska RailroadPlaceOffers scenic train day trips to glaciers
Spencer Glacier Whistle StopPlaceTrain trip in Chugach National Forest
Chugach AdventuresPlaceGuides on the Placer River
Eklutna LakeSightLocated in Chugach State Park, offers biking and hiking
Lifetime AdventuresPlaceOffers biking and hiking at Eklutna Lake
Bluewater BasecampHotelModern chalet offering rest and relaxation
Ship CreekSightUrban spot for catching fresh, wild salmon
The Bait ShackPlaceFull-service tackle shop by Ship Creek
OrsoRestaurantServes Alaska salmon or orange pistachio halibut
Kincaid ParkParkPark for wildlife viewing and biking
Pablo's Bike RentalsPlaceRents bikes for the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail
Tony Knowles Coastal TrailTrailScenic 22-mile biking path skirting Cook Inlet
49th State Brewing CompanyRestaurantWelcome to The Forty-Ninth State Tap into Alaska our Beer • Proudly Brewed In Alaska 907 Pale Ale Frontier-Style Pale…
Alaska Helicopter ToursPlaceOffers helicopter tours, glacier landings, and lodge stays

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Tony Knowles Coastal Trail

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Anchorage: A City Within the Wild

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