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Westchester Lagoon – Westchester Lagoon loop from Anchorage

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United States

Alaska

Anchorage

Westchester Lagoon – Westchester Lagoon loop from Anchorage

Easy

4.9

(5736)

16,370

hikers

Westchester Lagoon – Westchester Lagoon loop from Anchorage

01:49

6.98km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 20, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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181 m

E Street corridor

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Obviously, you shouldn't run in the road — but E Street has broad sidewalks that make for easy running as long as they're not too crowded. The heart of downtown …

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1.23 km

Valley of the Moon Park

Highlight • Rest Area

This park is a massive green space, with a wonderful playground complex for kids to climb on and explore. Valley of the Moon is sometimes also a magnet for homeless …

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2.77 km

Westchester Lagoon

Lake

3.25 km

Westchester Lagoon

Highlight • Lake

Once a gravel pit, Westchester Lagoon really is one of the crown jewels of Anchorage. It's also a hub for year-round recreation. It also sits at the intersection of the …

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3.49 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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3.64 km

Westchester Lagoon and Chester Creek outflow

Highlight • Lake

This is one of the best spots along the entire Coastal Trail: On one side you have Westchester Lagoon, a gravel pit turned waterfowl sanctuary and public green space, with …

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3.84 km

Chanshtnu Lake

Highlight • Lake

6.84 km

Alaska Railroad locomotive

Highlight • Monument

Although the entire length of the Park Strip is dotted with monuments, this historical train engine is a perennial favorite. Kids and adults alike enjoy climbing around on it, although …

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6.98 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.36 km

1.99 km

414 m

211 m

Surfaces

4.36 km

2.41 km

175 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Monday 27 July

19°C

12°C

38 %

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Westchester Lagoon – Westchester Lagoon loop from Anchorage

Steam Locomotive No. 556

E Street corridor

Valley of the Moon Park

Westchester Lagoon

Westchester Lagoon

Westchester Lagoon and Chester Creek outflow

Chanshtnu Lake

Alaska Railroad locomotive

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