Excellent Trail for Hikers

If you want to experience the Alaskan outdoors, the Chester Creek Greenbelt is a great, controlled way to go for a safe stroll. Many areas in Alaska require you to have extensive wilderness skills, and possibly travel the area armed and prepared to battle Grizzlies, but this trail is not one of those areas. The trail features tunnels and bridges, and it is an excellent destination for jogging, biking, rollerblading, and walking. You can even cross-country ski along the pathways. There are a few hills that are great for a cardiovascular boost. Some of the more scenic areas are located near the Westchester Lagoon Overlook and out by Russian Spring's Park. If you hike or bike from the overlook to the park, it is 16-miles around trip. The trail is known to locals as a great place to get a good workout in without having to overdo it and wear themselves out. There are several places along the way to rest, and many of them offer spectacular views of the area. The trail is kept in great shape and the walking and biking surfaces are event and paved. This means even those who have a tough time navigating their walking can get around safely. There trails are wide enough to accommodate both walkers and bikers, and there are mile markers so those moving along the trails know how far they have gone. There are a few connecting trails in the area that lead to the Coastal Trail, the Campbell Creek Trail, and to Chester Creek.