Tony Knowles Coastal Trail

Hike Name: Tony Knowles Coastal Trail Location: south AK Length: 10 Submitted by: Bob Date Submitted: 0/0/00 Rating:	more Alaska trail reviews Alaska national parks Alaska state parks
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Description
The trail hugs the coastline of Anchorage along Knik Arm and Cook Inlet. There are many rest areas that provide scenic views of Anchorage, mountain ranges, Cook Inlet, Knik Arm, and wildlife. The Alaska Railroad tracks parallel the trail for about a mile, just past the northern trail head, and passenger and freight trains are a common site. The entire trail is paved and is suitable for hiking, biking, running, walking, and in the winter, skiing. The last 1/2 mile (milepost 8.5 to 9) presents the most formidable grade as the trail approaches Point Campbell. The approaches to Earthquake Park (between milepost 2 & 2.5) and Point Woronzof (between mileposts 3 & 4) also present considerable grades. The trail is marked by mileposts every 1/2 mile with the exception of the first 1+ miles. The trail intersects with the Lanie Fleischer Chester Creek Trail, which runs east to west for 4 miles, at Westchester Lagoon a little over 1 mile from the northern trailhead. With many access points along the trail, one can easily tailor the length of trail they want to attempt. Wildlife viewing is most abundant along the southern half of the trail as the trail departs the more populated areas. The trail skirts Anchorage Airport, between mileposts 3.5 and 7.5, and encounters with close flying jets are common. For a virtual tour of the trail, visit: www.trailsofanchorage.com

Directions to Hike
The northern trailhead is located at 2nd Avenue and H Street, Downtown Anchorage. The southern trailhead is located at Point Campbell (Kincaid Park). Take Rasberry road to its terminus and continue straight ahead into Kincaid Park. The trailhead is to the left of the Kincaid Outdoor Center where the road ends. The trail is easily accessible at many points along its travel with the exception of the last five miles where access is limited to Point Woronzof (Milepost 4) and Kincaid Park (Milepost 9).

Contact Information
Trails of Anchorage
http://www.trailsofanchorage.com

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