Bridge over Campbell Creek – Taku Lake loop from Spinnaker Bay

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Alaska

Anchorage

Bridge over Campbell Creek – Taku Lake loop from Spinnaker Bay

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13,575

riders

Bridge over Campbell Creek – Taku Lake loop from Spinnaker Bay

01:55

30.8km

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 20, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.18 km

Bridge over Campbell Creek

Highlight • Bridge

If you don't mind a quick foray onto the footpath beside busy Dimond Blvd, this bridge gives a nice view of Campbell Creek below. It's also a good place to …

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6.84 km

Campbell Creek Trail (Dowling to Lake Otis)

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This section of paved multi-use trail runs from Dowling Road to Lake Otis Boulevard. But when taken as a whole, the Campbell Creek Trail runs northeast/southwest through almost the entirety of Anchorage.

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10.6 km

Campbell Creek Greenbelt Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Follow the Campbell Creek through Anchorage's neighborhoods and lovely parks. The trail stretches 7.5 miles from the university campus lake to Diamond Blvd and Victor Rd intersection.

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22.2 km

Waldron Lake

Highlight • Lake

This pretty lake feels surprisingly remote, given that it's smack in the middle of Alaska's largest city. Happily, the trail is paved so you don't have to stop to take in the views — unless you want to.

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22.6 km

Wildlife viewing deck

Highlight • Viewpoint

If you want a break, this pretty little deck is a nice place to rest and look for wildlife. But honestly, your odds of seeing wildlife here probably aren't that …

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26.5 km

Taku Lake

Highlight • Lake

Taku Lake is a real urban gem in Anchorage. Keep an eye out for the river otters that live in the lake, and sometimes draw photographers in long lenses. You …

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26.6 km

Taku Lake

Highlight • Lake

As you run past Taku Lake, keep an eye out for kayakers, assorted waterfowl, and maybe even river otters in the lake. The multiuse trail here is paved and has …

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30.8 km

End point

Parking

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