Mount McKinley, Alaska
 
 
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Cycle Alaska

Tripcode: MAK

Countries visited: USA

Adult Group Holidays Moderate / Challenging New Trip Cycling Wildlife Wilderness

The remarkable wilderness and wildlife of Alaska, explored by bike

Cycling through the summer flowers of Alaska

Nowhere else on earth offers such a perfect blend of excellent tarmac laid through pristine wilderness as Alaska. Thousands of miles of quiet roads and tracks offer the only interruption to a vast land of glaciers, rushing rivers, dense forest and towering peaks: ideal for the adventurous cyclist and an utterly unique biking experience. The wildlife is the epitome of North America and Grizzly bears, Bald eagles, moose, elk and wolf may be spotted from the saddle. Crossing Prince William Sound gives us the perfect opportunity to look for whales, orcas and sea lions frolicking in the water. We will cycle close to North America's highest peak, Mt McKinley (6198m) and up to the huge Matanuska Glacier. This is nature on a grand scale and to cycle through it is a rare privilege.

'My first cycling trip to Alaska will never be forgotten as our first kilometres were packed with excitement. We followed a female moose and her calf to a lake shore and were surprised to see the calf grab onto its mothers back for the swim. The same day we observed a grizzly bear and her cubs from afar and camped next to a cracking glacier stargazing into the night'

Kris Manchester, cycling leader.

What makes this trip responsible?

We stick to marked trails to reduce our impact on the local environment and pay entrance fees to each of the National Parks visited which helps support conservation efforts locally. On the trip we employ a ‘leave no trace’ policy in regard to litter - everything taken into the park is taken out to preserve the area and we recycle wherever possible.

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Countries visited: USA

CYCLE ALASKA
Day 1
Fly to Anchorage.
Day 2
Cycle past meandering streams and alpine tundra to Denali N.P.
Day 3
Cycle through the heart of the park with legendary wilderness and wildlife and hopefully views of North America's highest peak, Mt McKinley.
Day 4
Free day with optional cycle in Denali N.P. or hike in the park interior.
Day 5
Drive back south and cycle into the Talkeetna Mountains.
Day 6
Cycle along the Matanuska Highway to the terminus of the 39km long Matanuska Glacier.
Day 7
Ride north of the Chugach Range past the turquoise Lake Tazlina to Glennallen.
Day 8
Cycle up the Thompson Pass (855m), scene of Alaska's heaviest snowfalls, before descending into Valdez.
Day 9
Free morning; afternoon ferry across Prince William Sound and transfer to Seward.
Day 10
Optional Kenai Fjords trip, hike to Exit Glacier, float plane bear observation trip or cycle at Kachemak Bay.
Day 11
Cycle on the Turnagain Arm and return to Anchorage.
Day 12
Depart.
Day 13
Arrive London.
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Mount McKinley, Alaska
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Mount McKinley, Alaska

 
 
 
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