Chugach Mountain Bike Tour
Offered by Alaska Trail Guides In Anchorage, Alaska
: $
About us
Alaska Trail Guides is locally owned and operated in Anchorage. Nestled at the base of the Chugach Mountains, wrapped by Cook Inlet, Anchorage is as unique and dynamic as the state in which it belongs. Anchorage is the gateway to Southcentral Alaska and the Interior, a playground so vast it stretches from the temperate rain forest of Kenai National Forest to the majestic timelessness of Denali. Alaska Trail Guides provides the opportunity to explore these areas with a local, knowledgeable guide. Our passion is about sharing our great state with you, providing technical know-how and natural history.
At Alaska Trail Guides we are your travel concierges, starting when you make your first inquiry. Our team is driven to provide exceptional customer service and local knowledge so you can feel confident and comfortable planning your Alaska dream vacation. Your guide’s personal experience and enthusiasm enable them to blend instruction with interpretive knowledge to provide an extraordinary experience during our anchorage mountain bike tours. Enjoy the moment, and leave the logistics to us!
What makes Alaska Trail Guides a great company to work for? Our culture, our values, our brand!
Our Culture: My job as a leader and small business owner is to ensure my guides and staff have great opportunities and purpose and can make a meaningful impact. We flourish on a shared passion for everyday life in Alaska, being active and outside, and human connection. Building a team through trust and encouraging creativity and fun leads to growth for everyone.
Our Values:
Be Real – Act with integrity and genuinely respect and care about each other and our clients.
Respect – Our team is our greats asset. Our clients allow us to do and share what we love. Alaska is a gift. Respect all equally and take care of them. Together they create an experience and opportunity you can’t find anywhere else.
Passion – For our state, the outdoors, cycling, and human connection.
Enjoy Life – When work is play, you will never work a day in your life. We allow and encourage time for everyone to get out and enjoy our great state for all that it has to offer, from fishing to hiking to kayaking. We value time off equally as much as time spent with clients.
Our Brand
Alaska Trail Guides is dedicated to authentic, unpretentious, perceptive, and delightful experiences. Memories last a lifetime, and we honor and appreciate that our guests choose us to help them have a once-in-a-lifetime trip. We strive to break through the clutter and provide engaging and purposeful information and activities that connect with you.
At Alaska Trail Guides we are your travel concierges, starting when you make your first inquiry. Our team is driven to provide exceptional customer service and local knowledge so you can feel confident and comfortable planning your Alaska dream vacation. Your guide’s personal experience and enthusiasm enable them to blend instruction with interpretive knowledge to provide an extraordinary experience during our anchorage mountain bike tours. Enjoy the moment, and leave the logistics to us!
What makes Alaska Trail Guides a great company to work for? Our culture, our values, our brand!
Our Culture: My job as a leader and small business owner is to ensure my guides and staff have great opportunities and purpose and can make a meaningful impact. We flourish on a shared passion for everyday life in Alaska, being active and outside, and human connection. Building a team through trust and encouraging creativity and fun leads to growth for everyone.
Our Values:
Be Real – Act with integrity and genuinely respect and care about each other and our clients.
Respect – Our team is our greats asset. Our clients allow us to do and share what we love. Alaska is a gift. Respect all equally and take care of them. Together they create an experience and opportunity you can’t find anywhere else.
Passion – For our state, the outdoors, cycling, and human connection.
Enjoy Life – When work is play, you will never work a day in your life. We allow and encourage time for everyone to get out and enjoy our great state for all that it has to offer, from fishing to hiking to kayaking. We value time off equally as much as time spent with clients.
Our Brand
Alaska Trail Guides is dedicated to authentic, unpretentious, perceptive, and delightful experiences. Memories last a lifetime, and we honor and appreciate that our guests choose us to help them have a once-in-a-lifetime trip. We strive to break through the clutter and provide engaging and purposeful information and activities that connect with you.
What we'll do
Mountain Biking Tours in Chugach State Park
Chugach State Park is a half-million-acre park encompassing a vast mountain range, lakes, glaciers, forest, ocean, and more! It towers over Anchorage to the east and is one of the most accessible and spectacular natural places in the country for recreation.
One of the four largest state parks in the US, Chugach State Park has the perfect combination of being highly accessible, having awe-inspiring scenery, and having the best chance to see big wildlife in Anchorage. It truly provides the complete Alaskan experience within minutes of Anchorage amenities.
Our Chugach Mountain Bike Tour in Anchorage shows you everything this incredible park offers on an unforgettable ride. Get ready for big views on fat tires!
“The ride was beautiful. The bikes are so fun to ride. We spotted a moose eating right beside the trail! Great ride for families!” — Sightsee538109 on TripAdvisor.
For even more biking opportunities during your stay in Alaska, browse our range of city biking tours in Anchorage. If you have any questions for our team, please feel free to get in touch.
*Spend Time Like a Local on Our Mountain Biking Tours:
On our Mountain Biking Tours of Chugach State Park, you can spend time like a local, with a local. In just 25 minutes, you’ll be at the entrance to Chugach State Park, 2,000 feet above Anchorage. Your guide will take you into the mountains, where you’ll have views of the city, the Alaska Range, Denali, Cook Inlet, and the Chugach Mountains.
Along the way, your guide will share the natural and human history of Anchorage and the surrounding area, adding color and detail to the amazing landscapes you see. Spend up to 2.5 hours exploring the front range of the Chugach Mountains by bike, covering between 8 and 10 miles on a round trip.
There are plenty of opportunities for photos on this non-technical, wide double-track trail packed with dirt and gravel, so don’t forget your camera! On this adventure, you get the full fat tire mountain bike experience. Your ride takes you into the mountains, along the valley floor, and on a steady climb toward a summit pass.
Earn panoramic views on your way out and enjoy a fun and fast ride on the way back to the trailhead. This off-the-beaten-path tour also offers excellent opportunities to view moose, black and brown bears, Dall sheep, and other wildlife!
*What is a Fat Tire Bike and why should I experience it?
- A bike that has tires that are 3.8 inches or wider.
- Great for every level of rider from the beginner mountain biker to more experienced. Designed to roll easily over small obstacles and float over gravel, dirt, and mud providing a more stable ride.
- To ride one for the first time is to rediscover biking! Let your inner child out and explore to your heart's content on these bouncy, confident, traction-filled tires.
Chugach State Park is a half-million-acre park encompassing a vast mountain range, lakes, glaciers, forest, ocean, and more! It towers over Anchorage to the east and is one of the most accessible and spectacular natural places in the country for recreation.
One of the four largest state parks in the US, Chugach State Park has the perfect combination of being highly accessible, having awe-inspiring scenery, and having the best chance to see big wildlife in Anchorage. It truly provides the complete Alaskan experience within minutes of Anchorage amenities.
Our Chugach Mountain Bike Tour in Anchorage shows you everything this incredible park offers on an unforgettable ride. Get ready for big views on fat tires!
“The ride was beautiful. The bikes are so fun to ride. We spotted a moose eating right beside the trail! Great ride for families!” — Sightsee538109 on TripAdvisor.
For even more biking opportunities during your stay in Alaska, browse our range of city biking tours in Anchorage. If you have any questions for our team, please feel free to get in touch.
*Spend Time Like a Local on Our Mountain Biking Tours:
On our Mountain Biking Tours of Chugach State Park, you can spend time like a local, with a local. In just 25 minutes, you’ll be at the entrance to Chugach State Park, 2,000 feet above Anchorage. Your guide will take you into the mountains, where you’ll have views of the city, the Alaska Range, Denali, Cook Inlet, and the Chugach Mountains.
Along the way, your guide will share the natural and human history of Anchorage and the surrounding area, adding color and detail to the amazing landscapes you see. Spend up to 2.5 hours exploring the front range of the Chugach Mountains by bike, covering between 8 and 10 miles on a round trip.
There are plenty of opportunities for photos on this non-technical, wide double-track trail packed with dirt and gravel, so don’t forget your camera! On this adventure, you get the full fat tire mountain bike experience. Your ride takes you into the mountains, along the valley floor, and on a steady climb toward a summit pass.
Earn panoramic views on your way out and enjoy a fun and fast ride on the way back to the trailhead. This off-the-beaten-path tour also offers excellent opportunities to view moose, black and brown bears, Dall sheep, and other wildlife!
*What is a Fat Tire Bike and why should I experience it?
- A bike that has tires that are 3.8 inches or wider.
- Great for every level of rider from the beginner mountain biker to more experienced. Designed to roll easily over small obstacles and float over gravel, dirt, and mud providing a more stable ride.
- To ride one for the first time is to rediscover biking! Let your inner child out and explore to your heart's content on these bouncy, confident, traction-filled tires.
What to expect / what's provided
* Duration: 4 hours (including transportation time)
* 2.5 hours biking or 10 miles, whichever comes first.
* Minimum Height: 5'0"
* Must know how to ride a bike, use hand breaks, and shift gears before arriving for your tour.
* Closed-toed shoes. AKTG does not provide alternative footwear. Don't arrive in flip-flops or sandals.
*Fitness Level: Active - Strenuous
* Skill Level: beginner
* Price Includes:
- Local, professional, and caring guides
- Rain Jacket, biking gloves
- Fat Tire Bike, helmet, water
- Tasty, filling, and healthy snacks on the trail
- Bike tour (2.5 Hours or 10 miles)
- Round-trip transportation from downtown Anchorage
*Recommended Items to bring:
- Camera
- Small day pack
- Rain jacket and pants
- Sunscreen
- Bug repellent
- Snacks
- Binoculars
- Reusable water bottle (prefilled)
- Guide gratuities
*FAQs:
Q1. Will I see wildlife on the tour?
Alaska is an amazing place to see wildlife! We share our trails with moose, bears (brown and black depending on the trail), and bald eagles! We can’t guarantee wildlife, however, no matter if you choose a City Biking Tour or a Mountain Bike Tour, there is a 75% chance we will see a moose! Common wildlife spotted on our tours: moose, bears, bald eagles, snowshoe hares, ptarmigan, beluga whale, Dall Sheep, salmon, coyotes, and more!
Q2. Do I have to know how to ride a bike to go on a tour? What kind of rider do I have to be to go on one of your tours?
We require that you know how to ride a bike before arriving for your tour. Biking tours range from leisurely, flat, paved terrain to rides for advanced cyclists on and off-road. When making your reservation, we will ask about your biking ability to ensure you are choosing the best trip for you. Our guides are here to help you feel comfortable and reacquaint you with the equipment if it’s been a few years. We also have several different styles of bikes to match rider style and comfort level.
Q3. What if I get too tired and don’t want to bike the entire distance?
To ensure the most enjoyable experience, please read the skill and fitness level of the tour(s) you are interested in. If you have any questions about which tour is best for you and your group, give us a call! All our tours are designed around our beautiful Alaskan scenery. There are periodic stops for scenic overlooks perfect for pictures, changing layers, and having a quick snack.
Q4. What types of bikes do you use? Do you offer E-Bikes?
* Anchorage Greenbelt Bike Tour: Kona Dew hybrid bikes.
This bike has an aluminum frame to save weight and is built for a lifetime of smiles and comfort. This bike is designed for a day of exploring. (image on the left)
* Coastal Cruise Bike Tour: Specialized Roll Comfort Cruiser
which is a step-through frame that sits upright. Great for those with restricted mobility or who do not ride often. (image on the right)
* Chugach MTB Adventure and all Winter Tours: Rocky Mountain Fat Tire bikes for tours on dirt trails and for all winter tours. Fat tire bikes provide more cushion than a traditional hardtail mountain bike and, with 5-inch tires, are more stable. If a full-suspension bike is desired, one can be provided at an additional cost.
* Singletrack Sampler Private Tour: Rocky Mountain Thunderbolt full-suspension
*Other:
- Hybrid bike for tours with Alaska Trail Guides
- Fat tire bike for winter fat tire biking and summer mountain biking
- Step through bike or women's bike
*Electric bike upgrades are available on the following tours:
– Anchorage Greenbelt Bike Tour
– Private Singletrack Sampler
– Winter Fat Tire Bike Tours
Q5. What is for lunch?
Box lunches are provided by a local cafe that uses locally sourced and organic ingredients. Lunch is included for full-day tours. During the booking process, you will be asked to select your lunch and provide any dietary restrictions we should be aware of.
Q6. How many people will be on tour?
- Citing Biking Tours: 2 to 8 people
- Mountain Biking Tours: 1 to 6 people
- Winter Biking Tours: 1 to 6 people
Q7. What is your minimum age requirement?
Our minimum age requirement varies by trip. Please see the trip details pages. If booking a private trip, we can accommodate any age. Note: we charge an additional fee for private trips. Please contact us for more details.
Q8. I’m traveling solo. Can I join an AKTG biking tour?
BOOK EARLY!
The more time we have to add other riders, the better! By contacting AKTG early, we have more time to pair you with other cyclists. If you’re the first to request a specific departure, we’ll make a reservation and attempt to add additional clients. To hold the tour, we require the minimum to be met, typically a 2-person minimum. If additional clients add to the tour, you will be refunded the difference. If no one else books, we will notify you five days prior, offering you dates and times of other trips that have met the minimum, giving you the chance to reschedule.
Q9. What should I wear?
Weather in Southcentral Alaska changes from day to day. We hope for warm, sunny days while being prepared for cool, rainy days. The weather and what you can expect will all change based on which trip you choose. Girdwood has a cooler climate as it is located in a temperate rainforest, whereas Anchorage is warmer and drier. Overall, the rules in Alaska are: do NOT wear cotton and always layer.
Wear clothing made of polyester, wool, fleece, nylon, polypropylene, and/or Capilene. The athletic types of clothing work well.
Q10. What is the weather like in Anchorage?
Protected by the Chugach Mountains and warmed by currents of the Pacific Ocean, Anchorage’s climate is mild. Summer temperatures here get into the low 70s. Between March 19 and September 23, Anchorage gets more hours of daily sunlight than anywhere in the other 49 states. Anchorage is near 61 degrees north latitude: about as far north as Stockholm, Sweden. Packing for a visit to Alaska can be summed up in one word: layers. Standing next to Exit Glacier in Seward, you may want a sweater or fleece. Then again, when you stop for lunch on a sun-soaked deck in Girdwood, you’ll want to be able to cool off in short sleeves or thinner materials. Just add or subtract layers as needed. The biggest factor is the wind, which can add a chill any day. A light windbreaker or rain jacket and rain pants can go a long way to provide warmth and comfort.
* 2.5 hours biking or 10 miles, whichever comes first.
* Minimum Height: 5'0"
* Must know how to ride a bike, use hand breaks, and shift gears before arriving for your tour.
* Closed-toed shoes. AKTG does not provide alternative footwear. Don't arrive in flip-flops or sandals.
*Fitness Level: Active - Strenuous
* Skill Level: beginner
* Price Includes:
- Local, professional, and caring guides
- Rain Jacket, biking gloves
- Fat Tire Bike, helmet, water
- Tasty, filling, and healthy snacks on the trail
- Bike tour (2.5 Hours or 10 miles)
- Round-trip transportation from downtown Anchorage
*Recommended Items to bring:
- Camera
- Small day pack
- Rain jacket and pants
- Sunscreen
- Bug repellent
- Snacks
- Binoculars
- Reusable water bottle (prefilled)
- Guide gratuities
*FAQs:
Q1. Will I see wildlife on the tour?
Alaska is an amazing place to see wildlife! We share our trails with moose, bears (brown and black depending on the trail), and bald eagles! We can’t guarantee wildlife, however, no matter if you choose a City Biking Tour or a Mountain Bike Tour, there is a 75% chance we will see a moose! Common wildlife spotted on our tours: moose, bears, bald eagles, snowshoe hares, ptarmigan, beluga whale, Dall Sheep, salmon, coyotes, and more!
Q2. Do I have to know how to ride a bike to go on a tour? What kind of rider do I have to be to go on one of your tours?
We require that you know how to ride a bike before arriving for your tour. Biking tours range from leisurely, flat, paved terrain to rides for advanced cyclists on and off-road. When making your reservation, we will ask about your biking ability to ensure you are choosing the best trip for you. Our guides are here to help you feel comfortable and reacquaint you with the equipment if it’s been a few years. We also have several different styles of bikes to match rider style and comfort level.
Q3. What if I get too tired and don’t want to bike the entire distance?
To ensure the most enjoyable experience, please read the skill and fitness level of the tour(s) you are interested in. If you have any questions about which tour is best for you and your group, give us a call! All our tours are designed around our beautiful Alaskan scenery. There are periodic stops for scenic overlooks perfect for pictures, changing layers, and having a quick snack.
Q4. What types of bikes do you use? Do you offer E-Bikes?
* Anchorage Greenbelt Bike Tour: Kona Dew hybrid bikes.
This bike has an aluminum frame to save weight and is built for a lifetime of smiles and comfort. This bike is designed for a day of exploring. (image on the left)
* Coastal Cruise Bike Tour: Specialized Roll Comfort Cruiser
which is a step-through frame that sits upright. Great for those with restricted mobility or who do not ride often. (image on the right)
* Chugach MTB Adventure and all Winter Tours: Rocky Mountain Fat Tire bikes for tours on dirt trails and for all winter tours. Fat tire bikes provide more cushion than a traditional hardtail mountain bike and, with 5-inch tires, are more stable. If a full-suspension bike is desired, one can be provided at an additional cost.
* Singletrack Sampler Private Tour: Rocky Mountain Thunderbolt full-suspension
*Other:
- Hybrid bike for tours with Alaska Trail Guides
- Fat tire bike for winter fat tire biking and summer mountain biking
- Step through bike or women's bike
*Electric bike upgrades are available on the following tours:
– Anchorage Greenbelt Bike Tour
– Private Singletrack Sampler
– Winter Fat Tire Bike Tours
Q5. What is for lunch?
Box lunches are provided by a local cafe that uses locally sourced and organic ingredients. Lunch is included for full-day tours. During the booking process, you will be asked to select your lunch and provide any dietary restrictions we should be aware of.
Q6. How many people will be on tour?
- Citing Biking Tours: 2 to 8 people
- Mountain Biking Tours: 1 to 6 people
- Winter Biking Tours: 1 to 6 people
Q7. What is your minimum age requirement?
Our minimum age requirement varies by trip. Please see the trip details pages. If booking a private trip, we can accommodate any age. Note: we charge an additional fee for private trips. Please contact us for more details.
Q8. I’m traveling solo. Can I join an AKTG biking tour?
BOOK EARLY!
The more time we have to add other riders, the better! By contacting AKTG early, we have more time to pair you with other cyclists. If you’re the first to request a specific departure, we’ll make a reservation and attempt to add additional clients. To hold the tour, we require the minimum to be met, typically a 2-person minimum. If additional clients add to the tour, you will be refunded the difference. If no one else books, we will notify you five days prior, offering you dates and times of other trips that have met the minimum, giving you the chance to reschedule.
Q9. What should I wear?
Weather in Southcentral Alaska changes from day to day. We hope for warm, sunny days while being prepared for cool, rainy days. The weather and what you can expect will all change based on which trip you choose. Girdwood has a cooler climate as it is located in a temperate rainforest, whereas Anchorage is warmer and drier. Overall, the rules in Alaska are: do NOT wear cotton and always layer.
Wear clothing made of polyester, wool, fleece, nylon, polypropylene, and/or Capilene. The athletic types of clothing work well.
Q10. What is the weather like in Anchorage?
Protected by the Chugach Mountains and warmed by currents of the Pacific Ocean, Anchorage’s climate is mild. Summer temperatures here get into the low 70s. Between March 19 and September 23, Anchorage gets more hours of daily sunlight than anywhere in the other 49 states. Anchorage is near 61 degrees north latitude: about as far north as Stockholm, Sweden. Packing for a visit to Alaska can be summed up in one word: layers. Standing next to Exit Glacier in Seward, you may want a sweater or fleece. Then again, when you stop for lunch on a sun-soaked deck in Girdwood, you’ll want to be able to cool off in short sleeves or thinner materials. Just add or subtract layers as needed. The biggest factor is the wind, which can add a chill any day. A light windbreaker or rain jacket and rain pants can go a long way to provide warmth and comfort.
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