Westchester Lagoon – Elderberry Park loop from Anchorage

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Westchester Lagoon – Elderberry Park loop from Anchorage

Easy

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Westchester Lagoon – Elderberry Park loop from Anchorage

01:38

6.27km

40m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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21 m

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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322 m

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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3.11 km

Alaska Mint Clock Tower

Highlight • Monument

3.52 km

Eisenhower Alaska Statehood Monument

Highlight • Monument

Eisenhower Alaska Statehood Monument marks a significant moment in history, celebrating Alaska's entry into the United States as the 49th state on January 3, 1959. This monument stands tall in …

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4.48 km

Oscar Anderson House Museum

Highlight • Historical Site

4.55 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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4.62 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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6.27 km

End point

Parking

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