Alyeska Resort and Aerial Tram – Alyeska Ski Area Base loop from Girdwood Airport

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Alyeska Resort and Aerial Tram – Alyeska Ski Area Base loop from Girdwood Airport

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Alyeska Resort and Aerial Tram – Alyeska Ski Area Base loop from Girdwood Airport

01:04

17.5km

140m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 10, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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316 m

Alyeska Resort and Aerial Tram

Highlight • Rest Area

Small but modern upscale ski resort with a posh hotel at the base and tramway going up into the ski slopes, that can also be used by bikes to access the trail system during the summer.

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1.83 km

Alyeska Ski Area Base

Highlight • Rest Area

In winter skiers can glide all the way down from the ski slopes into the small residential area with restaurants and guest services.

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7.43 km

Bird to Gird Pathway

Highlight • Forest

This trail goes alongside the road next to Turnagain Arm. It's 13 miles long and great for biking, running, or walking. You'll see beautiful views of the water and mountains. …

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9.01 km

Bird to Gird Trail (eastern end)

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This end of the Bird to Gird Trail sits in the funky little ski town of Girdwood — the "Gird" part of this title. The paved trail ties in to …

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11.4 km

Juncture with Alyeska Highway

Highlight • Cycleway

This is where the Bird to Gird Trail meets the Alyeska Highway and its corresponding bike trail in Girdwood. The Speedway2Go gas station (formerly a Tesoro), just south of you …

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16.9 km

Moose Meadow Park

Highlight • Trail

Moose Meadows Park offers beloved trail systems during winter and scenic views of the Girdwood Valley. With its gentle routes, it's an ideal choice for walkers, skiers, and cyclists.

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17.5 km

End point

Parking

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