アラスカのおすすめMTBライド

A five-start scenic ride - endless eye candy.

This is a unique beach access in Anchorage with the highest tide in the US. The rocky beach area leads out to the mudflats. This is a beautiful place to watch the sunset.

You'll probably have to dismount your bike at the intersection with the Coastal Trail and walk it the rest of the way here (or leave it tied up and locked to a tree or the bench at the trail intersection). However, it's worth a quick stop to take in the only real sand beach near Anchorage. With that said, please stay off the mudflats. They might feel safe when the tide is out, but the water comes in very quickly and the mud turns to quicksand when it does. Some people have died from this (drowning as the tide swept over them), while other have been lucky to escape with their lives.

The heavily-wooded Kincaid Park covers 1,400 acres and boasts 20 miles of single-track bike runs. This park is a popular option for outdoor enthusiasts due to its proximity to the Cook Inlet and the incredible mountain panorama viewed from this point. Moose and black bears are frequently sighted in Kincaid Park.

This is the start of the Eklutna Lakeside Trail, which runs for miles along the aforementioned lake. The trail is actually an old road, and motorized traffic (ATVs and snowmachines, depending on trail conditions) is allowed Sunday through Wednesday. You can still bike on those days, and there are a few cutoffs that are only open to non-motorized traffic and offer you chances at a quieter ride. However, the cutoffs are frequently eroded and washed out.

This primitive campsite makes a logical turnaround point if you're just out for the day, or an overnight location if you're on a bikepacking trip. Make sure you don't set up camp on the airstrip itself; it may still be used by small planes.

This is a series of fun, flowy jumps. Travel is only allowed in one direction (downhill). As always, please be aware of the risk of unexpected wildlife encounters here, including moose and bears.

Don't let this trail's sweet-tooth name fool you: It's a real roller coaster for expert-level riders, with lots of big berms and rollers. Travel is allowed in one direction only (downhill).