eBike History Tour of Anchorage
Description
This is a combined local Anchorage history and ebike tour. The ebikes ensure a pleasant and relaxing ride covering a large swath of Anchorage city. You will be guided on a tour through Anchorage's history, from pre-colonization through the present era. Along the "way" we'll cover Anchorage's history as a tent city labor camp to the aviation hub to the military buildup in World War II and through the oil-boom of the 1980s. The bike tour will mostly be along Anchorage's scenic greenbelt trails, including the Coastal Trail. Our route also takes us through the Campbell Creek and Chester Creek bike paths, were moose sightings are common. Belugas and bear have also been sighted. All in all it's a fabulous way to spend a half-day in Anchorage, getting to know the city's history, enjoying a near-effortless ebike ride, and seeing the surrounding mountains and (with luck) seeing wildlife.
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Itinerary
Learn about Oscar Anderson and how he influenced the development of Anchorage from a tent city to a permanent city
Learn about the Alaska Railroad with a tour stop by a preserved locomotive. Additionally, you will learn about the history of the park strip from Anchorage's early beginnings to the modern day.
Watch for great views of Cook Inlet as well as mountains to the west and north (maybe even Denali!). Belugas have also been spotted from this vantage.
We will bike the entirety of the Chester Creek Trail with scenic views of woods and the stream. Wildlife sightings (Moose and bear) are common.
The Campbell Creek Trail is a beautiful creek-side trail where wildlife is commonly sighted.
We will swing by the Alaska Railroad depot on 1st Avenue for a quick history presentation.
Beautiful wooded park and brief historical stop.
We'll stop at a beautiful vista of the Chugach Mountains, and will also see the salmon habitat remediation. Listen for a historical presentation detailing the changes to the lagoon over the past century.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(3)
Fun both in learning how to use electric bike and also wonderful city bikeways. Leland was very attentive to guest and answered many questions along the route.
Equipment was top notch. Lee was prepared for everything. He gave us a e-bike lesson before we began the tour. Our guide, Lee, was knowledgeable and the tour was informative. It was the perfect mix of biking and history lesson. I very much enjoyed the half way stop at a locally owned small business for a refreshing drink. Would absolutely recommend this tour to everyone interested in a fun adventure without being too physically taxing.
Well organized, route was well planned, and we learned a lot about the history of Anchorage. The great guide and small group made it a lot of fun. We highly recommend this bike tour.
