BIKING IN VALDEZ

FROM PAVED PATHS TO SNOW-COVERED TRAILS, BIKING IS AN OPTION IN VALDEZ NO MATTER THE SEASON!

Several well-maintained paths wind around town, including the Valdez Bike Path, a paved, 6.5-mile trail that starts in town following the highway out towards Dayville Road; offering opportunities to spot wildlife. For riders who enjoy more rugged terrain, mountain biking trails are also prevalent, such as up Mineral Creek Trail’s waterfall-studded canyon. For a wonderful ride to the beach head down on the Homestead Trail to see the Port of Valdez.

Come winter, fat tire biking in Valdez is a popular outdoor activity that’s unlike anywhere else in Alaska. Multi-use, winter groomed trails are accessible, family-friendly, and can be found right in town. Valdez Adventure Alliance pays for regular grooming of Shoup Bay Trail, to the bay is level and short—perfect for a quick or easy ride. Just past Valdez Airport, the fat tire fun kicks up a notch; the type of scenery that makes Valdez so memorable is just a short ride across frozen Valdez Glacier Lake, where glacial alleyways, ice caves, icebergs, and other selfie-worthy scenes await discovery. Adventurous riders can take advantage of the packed snow conditions, which open endless riding along snowmachine tracks to popular cross country and downhill descents on Thompson Pass, options limited only by a rider’s energy and imagination. In April, riders roll into Valdez for the annual Fat Bike Bash, which features a kid-friendly bike parade and several races. Last year, it included a thrilling downhill race on Thompson Pass. stop! trails merge - look both ways caution! there may be areas of open water parking available for trail access all-use winter trails

All winter uses allowed - walking, running, snows-shoeing, leashed dogs, skiing, snowmachining, & dog sleds, etc.

BE AWARE!

These All-Use trails have 2-way tra c. Stay to the right. Snowmachines must yield to dog sleds & nonmotorized tra c.

Winter Trails

ALL-USE, "OUT OF TOWN" WINTER TRAILS

Many of these All-Use Winter Trails are groomed by the City of Valdez when time and weather conditions allow. The area of these trails are so extensive, trail conditions can vary greatly. Use caution when recreating in these areas and always be aware of the possibility of multiple types of users. Be especially cautious on blind corners and near open water.

NOTE: During one Saturday in March, the Valdez Mayor’s Cup - 150 mile crosscountry snow machine race - takes place. For maximum safety, all Glacier Stream Plateau Trails will be closed to all other users during this event.