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Westchester Lagoon – Westchester Lagoon loop from Anchorage

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Alaska

Anchorage

Westchester Lagoon – Westchester Lagoon loop from Anchorage

Easy

2.5

(14)

hikers

Westchester Lagoon – Westchester Lagoon loop from Anchorage

01:55

7.49km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 7, 2026

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1.15 km

Westchester Lagoon

Highlight • Lake

Once an old gravel pit, Westchester Lagoon is now one of the crowning jewels of Anchorage. Locals come here to canoe and kayak, watch the waterbirds that gather in the …

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1.45 km

Westchester Lagoon

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Once a gravel pit, Westchester Lagoon really is one of the crown jewels of Anchorage. It's also a hub for year-round recreation. It also sits at the intersection of the …

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1.55 km

View of Westchester Lagoon and Anchorage Peaks

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This viewpoint on the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail gives lovely views across Westchester Lagoon towards Anchorage's nearby peaks. On a clear day, you can see towards the Lee Clark National …

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1.75 km

Westchester Lagoon is a beautiful oasis near downtown Anchorage, just a short walk away. It's a favorite spot for locals, offering trails, wildlife, and fun activities for families throughout the year. It's also a great spot to watch the sunrise.

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2.31 km

Fish Creek Estuary

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A railed wooden bridge crosses Fish Creek and connects you to the paved Coastal Trail on either side. There is a little rest area here and you get serine views …

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3.02 km

Tony Knowles Coastal Trail

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5.96 km

Westchester Lagoon and Chester Creek outflow

Highlight • Lake

This is one of the best spots along the entire Coastal Trail: On one side you have Westchester Lagoon, a gravel pit turned waterfowl sanctuary and public green space, with …

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6.17 km

Chanshtnu Lake

Highlight • Lake

7.49 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.89 km

441 m

147 m

Surfaces

4.08 km

3.07 km

332 m

Elevation

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Today

Tuesday 19 May

10°C

5°C

90 %

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Westchester Lagoon – Westchester Lagoon loop from Anchorage

Westchester Lagoon

Westchester Lagoon

View of Westchester Lagoon and Anchorage Peaks

Westchester Lagoon

Fish Creek Estuary

Tony Knowles Coastal Trail

Westchester Lagoon and Chester Creek outflow

Chanshtnu Lake

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