Westchester Lagoon – View of Cook Inlet loop from Anchorage

Westchester Lagoon – View of Cook Inlet loop from Anchorage

Moderate

3.4

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Westchester Lagoon – View of Cook Inlet loop from Anchorage

02:31

56.3km

350m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

Tips

Includes a short out-and-back section

Your route doubles back at a waypoint. If this isn’t intentional, adjust the waypoint’s position.

After 24.2 km for 58 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.86 km

Westchester Lagoon

Highlight • Lake

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.

Tip by

3.17 km

Viewpoint

4.12 km

Tony Knowles Coastal Trail

Highlight • Trail

8.47 km

Coastal Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

This viewpoint offers stunning views of Cook Bay and the majestic mountains that surround it. Being near the airport, you can also catch glimpses of planes taking off and landing.

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10.0 km

Tony Knowles Coastal Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Tony Knowles Coastal Trail offers a breathtaking journey along Anchorage's stunning coastline. As you traverse this 11-mile trail, you'll be treated to panoramic views of the Chugach Mountains, the sparkling waters of the Cook Inlet, and the chance to spot diverse wildlife. The trail's well-maintained path and numerous viewpoints make it a must-visit destination for nature enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers alike.

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15.2 km

View of Cook Inlet

Highlight • Viewpoint

Cook Inlet is a part of the Gulf of Alaska. It stretches northeast for 220 miles and is fed by several rivers. Anchorage offers great views of the Inlet, and you can explore the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail or hike Flattop Mountain for even better vistas.

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16.1 km

Kincaid Park hill

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

This hill stretches for more than a half-mile of continuous elevation gain or loss, depending on which direction you're headed. If you've started your run from the Kincaid Chalet and are heading roughly northwest, it's a nice downhill warm-up. If you're heading southeast to finish your run at the chalet this hill can feel like a personal attack, coming as it does at the very end of your run. But burning lungs and quads are good for the soul, right?

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17.1 km

Coastal Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Enjoy breathtaking views of The Turnagain Arm Waterway off Cook Inlet, offering a scenic highway and stunning mountain vistas along its north shore. Great place to stop for a break.

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48.8 km

Connector Junction

Highlight • Trail

At this point, you'll encounter a junction that links to a connector trail. Here, you have the choice to stay on or leave the Chester Creek Trail, or transition onto the connector trail that connects to both the Ship Creek Trail and Campbell Creek Bike Trail.

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56.3 km

End point

Train Station

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