The Best Road Biking Routes in Alaska

Chester Creek is the central artery of the city's multi-use trail network. It is not only convenient for exercise and scenery, but also crucial for bike and foot commuters. Whether on a short stroll or a long ride, you can use Chester Creek on its own or to link up a longer route through the city....

This is Anchorage's most scenic urban trail, and that's because most of the scenery is hardly urban at all. Though it begins in downtown Anchorage, the Coastal Trail stays among trees and grass for most of its length, as it traces the shoreline on the Cook Inlet....

If you want to dip your toes in the frigid waves lapping at the shores of Anchorage, there aren't many places where you can easily reach the waterline. At low tide, expansive tidal flats open up in many spots between the shore and the water....

The Chena River Greenway is a beautiful paved path that winds along the eponymous river through the heart of Fairbanks, Alaska. This mellow trail is a great way to experience Alaska's second-largest city, which is one of the northernmost cities in the world....

The Farmer's Loop bike path is a fantastic resource for local cyclists in Fairbanks, Alaska. This separated bike path completes a seamless loop around what's known as the "Farmer's Loop": a road through the farming country just north of downtown Fairbanks....