250 miles of paved multi-use trails and 50 miles of mountain biking trails make Anchorage a year-round outdoor recreation destination. Anchorage trails showcase our city’s spectacular natural beauty, connect our diverse neighborhoods, encourage healthy lifestyles, and promote economic development.
Anchorage is a “Trails Town” – recognized by the International Mountain Biking Association. Our four main multi-use trails, the Lanie Fleischer Chester Creek Trail, Tony Knowles Coastal Trail, Campbell Creek Trail and the Ship Creek Trail are all linked together to form a loop around the city called the Moose Loop. A fifth trail, the Fish Creek trail, provides connectivity through the middle of the city, with plans to connect to the loop. A large 2023 survey of Anchorage residents shows strong public support for trails. We’ve made the case for trails strengthening the Anchorage community.
There is still more work to do to ensure that Anchorage has a comprehensive and well-maintained trail system that connects to all parts of town, has no gaps, and allows residents to safely walk or bike anywhere they want to go.
This community vision for a more walkable, bikeable Anchorage is the pathway to a more robust economy, vibrant community and healthy people. The Anchorage Park Foundation along with our partners advocate for infrastructure investments that benefit residents and visitors. They close the gaps in trail connections, improve wayfinding, increase access, and encourage tourism. Download a copy of the map with descriptions of projects – ANC Trails Town 2026.
Here’s how you can help improve Anchorage trails:
- Bring trail projects to your Community Council
- Vote for annual Park and Recreation Bonds and candidates that support park and trail investments
- Volunteer at community trail events
- Attend Anchorage Trails Coalition meetings
- Support the Anchorage Park Foundation
- Write your local elected officials in support of trail projects
- Participate in the Moose Loop Trail Challenge
- Advocate (pdf) for active transportation projects
Contact
Diana Rhoades, Program Director & Co-Chair of the Anchorage Trails Coalition
