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Activity Downtown to Kincaid Park, Anchorage

Tony Knowles Coastal Trail

An activity in Downtown to Kincaid Park, Anchorage, free to visit and worth about 2 hours. Best time to go: Evening light.

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Tony Knowles Coastal Trail in Downtown to Kincaid Park, Anchorage
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Why go

11-mile paved trail along Cook Inlet with views of Denali on clear days and moose sightings.

It is one of 13 curated places we feature in Anchorage, alongside 4 places to eat, 3 sights and 2 activities. The closest of our other picks is Lake Hood Seaplane Base, 1.1 mi away as the crow flies.

Type
Activity · Nature
Neighborhood
Downtown to Kincaid Park
Price
Free
Time needed
2 hr
Best time
Evening light

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Anchorage, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Lake Hood Seaplane Base

    One of the world's busiest seaplane bases; in winter the lake freezes and many planes switch to skis.

    Sight · 1.1 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Rust's Flying Service

    Floatplane flightseeing from Lake Hood, the world's busiest seaplane base, including Denali flights.

    Activity · 1.4 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Simon & Seafort's Saloon & Grill

    Classic seafood and prime rib house with big windows over Cook Inlet.

    Food · 3.0 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Snow City Cafe

    Downtown breakfast spot known for reindeer sausage and crab cake Benedict.

    Food · 3.1 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Hotel Captain Cook

    Downtown hotel with three towers, a short walk from the Coastal Trail, and the Crow's Nest restaurant on the top floor.

    Stay · 3.1 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Glacier Brewhouse

    Downtown brewpub with house beers and a wood-fired grill, a fixture on 5th Avenue since the 1990s.

    Food · 3.2 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Tony Knowles Coastal Trail features on 2 of our curated routes, each with a day-by-day plan you can copy to your crew.

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When to go

Average daily highs in Anchorage run from 24°F in January to 65°F in July; September is usually the wettest month. For Tony Knowles Coastal Trail itself, we suggest: Evening light.

Modelled monthly averages for Anchorage from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Anchorage weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
Tony Knowles Coastal Trail, Anchorage, AK, USA
Coordinates
61.19816, -149.98481
Destination
Anchorage, Alaska

Tony Knowles Coastal Trail: quick answers

How much time do you need at Tony Knowles Coastal Trail?

Plan on about 2 hours at Tony Knowles Coastal Trail. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Tony Knowles Coastal Trail?

Our pick: Evening light. Insider tip: Rent bikes downtown; ride to Earthquake Park and back.

Is Tony Knowles Coastal Trail free?

Yes, we list Tony Knowles Coastal Trail as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Tony Knowles Coastal Trail?

Tony Knowles Coastal Trail is at Tony Knowles Coastal Trail, Anchorage, AK, USA, in Downtown to Kincaid Park. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Tony Knowles Coastal Trail?

Tony Knowles Coastal Trail appears on Alaska Glacier Route and Fairbanks, Talkeetna & Anchorage, curated routes you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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