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Elderberry Park – Westchester Lagoon loop from Anchorage

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Elderberry Park – Westchester Lagoon loop from Anchorage

Moderate

3.0

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Elderberry Park – Westchester Lagoon loop from Anchorage

02:14

8.57km

60m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 15, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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37 m

Steam Locomotive No. 1, 0-4-OST - Alaska RailRoad

Highlight • Monument

38 m

Anchorage Train Station

Highlight • Rest Area

Anchorage Station is the gateway to the vastness of Alaska. Trains leave for Fairbanks and Whittier / Seward. A train ride should definitely be done.

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1.44 km

Oscar Anderson House Museum

Highlight • Historical Site

1.50 km

Elderberry Park

Highlight • Rest Area

This is a sweet little park with a bit of playground equipment, some benches, and a view over the water. The paved Tony Knowles Coastal Trail also passes nearby as …

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1.57 km

Tony Knowles Coastal Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

All told, the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail runs about 11 miles (17.7 km)
from downtown Anchorage to Kincaid Park. It is paved and designated for multi-use along its entire length, …

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2.99 km

Westchester Lagoon

Highlight • Lake

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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3.29 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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5.02 km

Valley of the Moon Park

Highlight • Rest Area

This park is a massive green space, with a wonderful playground complex for kids to climb on and explore. Valley of the Moon is sometimes also a magnet for homeless …

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8.57 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.85 km

2.64 km

996 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.14 km

3.75 km

356 m

214 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 8 July

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Elderberry Park – Westchester Lagoon loop from Anchorage

Steam Locomotive No. 1, 0-4-OST - Alaska RailRoad

Anchorage Train Station

Oscar Anderson House Museum

Elderberry Park

Tony Knowles Coastal Trail

Westchester Lagoon

Westchester Lagoon

Valley of the Moon Park

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