Cycle Alaska - The Last Frontier of the USA

The remarkable wilderness and wildlife of Alaska, explored by bike

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.

Alaska is the ultimate wilderness destination! The wildlife is the epitome of North America, far outweighing the tiny human population in number. 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 10,000 square miles of fjords, waterways and islands. We will cycle close to North America's highest peak, the breath-taking Mt McKinley (6198m) and up to the huge, creaking Matanuska Glacier.

This is nature on a grand scale and to cycle through it is a rare privilege. Experience riding as you have never experienced it before through Alaska's 'Great Outdoors!'

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.

Itinerary

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Countries visited: USA

Day 1

Fly to Anchorage.

Day 2

Cycle past meandering streams and alpine tundra to Denali N.P. where imposing Mt McKinley stands.

Day 3

Cycle through the heart of the park on a hard packed dirt road for legendary views of wildlife, wilderness and hopefully Mt McKinley.

Day 4

Free day with optional cycle in Denali N.P. or hike in the park.

Day 5

Drive back south and cycle into the Talkeetna Mountains to Hatcher Pass, a steep climb on a dirt road followed by amazing mountain views on the descent!

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 winter snowfalls, before descending into Valdez.

Day 9

Ferry across Prince William Sound, a marine habitat where whales and sea lions thrive; transfer to Seward.

Day 10

Optional Kenai Fjords trip, hike to Exit Glacier or cycle on Exit Glacier Road.

Day 11

Cycle on the shoreline of Turnagain Arm to Indian Point and return to Anchorage.

Day 12

Depart Anchorage.

Day 13

Arrive London.

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Cycling through Alaskan Wilderness