Tony Knowles Coastal Trail, Anchorage

My husband and I were in Anchorage late May/early June and biked this trail one morning. It is a fun ride - really beautiful scenery and we saw at least 4 moose up close and personal (they are evidently very used to seeing humans and couldn't care less that we were there) and a bald eagle. We rented bikes downtown and they gave us a map which was easy to read and follow to get to the trail. Be forewarned: unless you are in really good shape there are some pretty good hills to climb toward the end of the trail. We saw several bikers walking their bikes up the trail at a few points (myself included). But, that being said, the ride back goes much faster and has lots of WHEEEEEEEEEEEE moments!!! Be sure and stop at Earthquake Park for a nice rest and a bit of fascinating history. Take your time and enjoy it. It is inexpensive and fun for the whole family, and if you don't want to do the whole trail you don't have to. There is a nature center at the end of trail that has vending machines. Take plenty of water with you and something to munch on for energy - HAVE FUN!