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Coastal Trail - 2nd and H St

4.6 ★★★★★ 50 Google reviews · Running trail in Anchorage, Alaska · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Coastal Trail - 2nd and H St's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.

Open 24hScenic

What runners say about Coastal Trail - 2nd and H St

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (50 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 7 mentions

“One of the most beautiful trails you'll ever experience in your entire life visit Alaska today and experience a place like no other.”

The Coastal Trail is my favorite biking trail in the whole world!!! There's plenty to see along the way...very scenic! It's great for walking, running, rollerblading, biking, skiing, dog walking, and any other fun, non-motorized recreational way to get you outside to get some exercise while soaking up the spectacular…

★★★★★ — Jonas , May 2022

One of the best experiences and a great way to see the sights of Anchorage. The path follows the coast for some wonderful views. Of on bike, you can get all the way to the airport and even visit the sea port.

★★★★★ — Penguin , Jul 2025

Rented e bikes and did the trail up to Kincaid park. Took the alternate route back. A wholesome and most excellent experience! Truly one of the best experiences you can have! If there is one thing to do in Anchorage this is it.

★★★★★ — Alexander , Sep 2022

It was my first time on the trail,and I was surprised to see how nice it was,and I had a baby in a stroller and I had no problems at all.

★★★★★ — Tommy , Aug 2023

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 50 reviews →

Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🏞️ Scenic views 11 mentions

“One of the most beautiful trails you'll ever experience in your entire life visit Alaska today and experience a place like no other.”

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The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.

Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Coastal Trail - 2nd and H St

H St, Anchorage, AK 99501

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Running trails near Anchorage

Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.