Cozihaus

Easiest from Cozihaus in Spenard

Tony Knowles Coastal Trail

The Coastal Trail runs for miles along Anchorage's Cook Inlet shoreline. You don't need to ride or walk the whole thing — a single segment is a complete outing on its own.

A cow moose and calf beside the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail

Who this suits

Guests who want an easy, flexible Anchorage outing — walking, running, or cycling, with coastal and Cook Inlet views along the way. Works for anywhere from an hour to most of a day.

A plan that works

  1. Choose a segment near where you already are rather than trying to do the whole trail — the full route is a long-day commitment, not a casual outing.
  2. Westchester Lagoon and the area near downtown are common, easy starting points.
  3. Rent a bike if you want to cover more distance than a walk allows.
  4. The trail connects into Kincaid Park at its western end, so it pairs naturally with a Kincaid visit if you want a longer day.

Drive and timing, honestly

  • No drive time is stated from either property — none has been measured. The trail runs along the Anchorage coastline, close to Cozihaus in Spenard.
  • From Cozihaus on Blodgett Lake, treat this as part of an Anchorage day.

What we won’t promise

  • We cannot promise uninterrupted ocean scenery the whole way — the trail's character and views change along its length, and tide, weather, and season all affect what you'll see.
  • We cannot promise wildlife sightings.
  • We cannot promise current trail conditions, closures, or construction.

Practical notes

  • The trail is paved and suitable for a wide range of ability levels for the segment you choose.
  • Related to, but distinct from, Kincaid Park, which the trail borders at its western end — the park is a forest trail system, this is the paved coastal route.

Hiking

Where this experience fits

Both Cozihaus homes are on the map. This experience runs easier from Spenard.

Approximate areas, drawn for direction rather than to scale. Exact addresses are shared once a stay is confirmed.

  • Cozihaus on Blodgett LakeA natural base for Valley and northbound exploring — Hatcher Pass, Palmer, Talkeetna, and beyond.
  • Cozihaus in SpenardA natural base for Anchorage and Turnagain Arm — city experiences, the Chugach, Girdwood, Portage, and Whittier.

What this stay reaches

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