Overview
The Tony Knowles Coastal Trail is a paved trail of about 11 miles along Cook Inlet, from downtown Anchorage to Kincaid Park. It is one of the city's most-used trails.
History
The trail was built in the 1980s and named for Tony Knowles, a former Anchorage mayor and Alaska governor. It passes Earthquake Park, a reminder of the 1964 Great Alaska Earthquake.
Today
People walk, run, bike and cross-country ski the trail year-round, often meeting moose along the way.
Compiled October 2026. History is summarized for general interest; check primary sources for research. This landmark is local context, not an employer or job listing.