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Juncture with Alyeska Highway – Earthquake Overlook loop from Girdwood Airport

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Juncture with Alyeska Highway – Earthquake Overlook loop from Girdwood Airport

Easy

2.8

(20)

riders

Juncture with Alyeska Highway – Earthquake Overlook loop from Girdwood Airport

01:13

18.3km

120m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

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Parking

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5.53 km

Juncture with Alyeska Highway

Highlight • Cycleway

This is where the Bird to Gird Trail meets the Alyeska Highway and its corresponding bike trail in Girdwood. The Speedway2Go gas station (formerly a Tesoro), just south of you …

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6.37 km

Bird to Gird Pathway

Highlight • Forest

This trail goes alongside the road next to Turnagain Arm. It's 13 miles long and great for biking, running, or walking. You'll see beautiful views of the water and mountains. …

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9.55 km

Earthquake Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

Rest area along Turnagain Arm with information panels about the big 1964 earthquake that flooded the original Girdwood townsite, which was then relocated further inland.

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11.2 km

Bird to Gird Trail (eastern end)

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This end of the Bird to Gird Trail sits in the funky little ski town of Girdwood — the "Gird" part of this title. The paved trail ties in to …

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18.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.0 km

3.51 km

1.49 km

288 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.4 km

3.87 km

965 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 7 September

17°C

12°C

73 %

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