WWE-Alaska, Bike the Coastal Trail

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF EVENT:

We’re breaking out the bikes and visiting a classic bike trail in Anchorage – The Coastal Trail. This trail takes us right along the Turnagain Arm from West Chester Lagoon to Kincaid Park with city and wilderness views. This is a great time to look over your equipment, do some riding to make sure the grease is moving, and stretch our legs after the winter hiatus (if you don’t bike in winter). This trail is 9.5 miles one way. We will be beginning at Kincaid Park, taking a snack/lunch break at Westchester Lagoon, and returning back. Anyone who wants to come is encouraged to do so and no one will be left behind. This is a relatively easy event.

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EVENT SIZE AND SAFETY:

For safety reasons, no fur friends will be allowed to attend this event. This trail is popular and can be busy, often running alongside roads, neighborhoods, and wooded areas with moose and we want to keep our pals safe. In accordance with Leave No Trace Principles, Women Who Explore limits the number of attendees for hiking or outdoor events. To make sure we are following local guidelines, every attendee must register through Eventbrite. In the event you successfully register, and then are unable to attend, please release the ticket so that another member may attend. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me, Kate, directly!

PARKING PASS: We will be meeting up at Kincaid Park. Kincaid is an Anchorage Municipality park and does not require fees to park. However, this is a popular place to recreate and is the reason we will begin the event early.

TRAILHEAD DIRECTIONS: Kincaid Park is located at the west end of Raspberry Road. We will be gathering at the chalet to start.

WHAT TO BRING:

Read more about the 10 Essentials HERE.

• Pack your supply of water and snacks for the day.

• Dress in layers and bring a raincoat as it can get windy or rainy along the inlet.

• Warm gloves & hat (optional)

• Choice of shoe (bike shoes or tennis shoes – we will not be hiking)

• A light backpack to put layers in or additional gear needed

• Emergency repair kit (if you have one)

• Personal hygiene kit (to include toilet paper and hand sanitizer for pit toilet stops)

If you are attending an outdoor event, please make sure to brush up on the Leave No Trace

Principles HERE.

ALL EVENTS:

** PLEASE NOTE: Ambassadors are not wilderness first aid certified. This is a casual get together for shared outdoor enthusiasts. Safety is a top priority; please plan accordingly.**

Here is a link to more information about the trail: https://anchoragecoastaltrail.com

EVENT GUIDELINES FOR SICKNESS:

Please be mindful of other members attending the events. If you have developed cold or flu-like

symptoms leading up to the event, please cancel your spot in Eventbrite and notify the ambassador hosting the event.

CANCELLATION POLICY:

If you are registering for one of our group events, we ask that you are 100% committed to attending when you register. If you reserve a spot and are unable to attend, please cancel as soon as possible on Eventbrite. We ask that you try to cancel a minimum of 3 days prior to the day of the event as this allows other women who would like to attend the ability to plan to join us.

Questions? Please reach out to me, Kate, with any questions. Can't wait to see you all

for this awesome event!

Kate – Women Who Explore – Alaska Ambassador

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