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McHugh Falls and Overlook – Beluga Point loop from Laurel Acres

McHugh Falls and Overlook – Beluga Point loop from Laurel Acres

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3.2

(17)

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McHugh Falls and Overlook – Beluga Point loop from Laurel Acres

05:27

120km

980m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 18, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Anchorage Coastal Wildlife Refuge

Chugach State Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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19.0 km

McHugh Falls and Overlook

Highlight • Waterfall

At the bottom of the park, a beautiful waterfall pours into a small pond. You can admire him in different positions.

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21.5 km

Beluga Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

Short trail to a great viewpoint across the bay formed by the Turnagain Arm of the Cook Inlet. The incoming tidal wave is well visible here if you time it …

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33.1 km

Chugach State Park Indian Creek

Highlight • Forest

This state park features scenic trails along the bay and through the hills. It's a perfect spot to relax, enjoy a picnic, and take in the beautiful surroundings. Chugach State …

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37.5 km

Viewpoint

40.0 km

Stunning viewpoint along the paved road that hugs the Turnagain Arm. While journeying along the route, the breathtaking panorama of The Kenai Mountains and its splendid tapestry of mountains, lakes, rivers, and fjords unfolds before your eyes.

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50.5 km

Earthquake Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

Rest area along Turnagain Arm with information panels about the big 1964 earthquake that flooded the original Girdwood townsite, which was then relocated further inland.

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53.7 km

Bird to Gird Pathway

Highlight • Forest

This trail goes alongside the road next to Turnagain Arm. It's 13 miles long and great for biking, running, or walking. You'll see beautiful views of the water and mountains. …

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72.3 km

Girdwood to Indian Bike Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This trail goes alongside the road next to Turnagain Arm. It's 13 miles long and great for biking, running, or walking. You'll see beautiful views of the water and mountains. …

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118 km

Taku Lake

Highlight • Lake

As you run past Taku Lake, keep an eye out for kayakers, assorted waterfowl, and maybe even river otters in the lake. The multiuse trail here is paved and has …

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120 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

44.8 km

41.1 km

30.1 km

3.35 km

974 m

116 m

Surfaces

110 km

9.08 km

1.34 km

< 100 m

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Today

Saturday 11 July

17°C

12°C

34 %

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McHugh Falls and Overlook – Beluga Point loop from Laurel Acres

McHugh Falls and Overlook

Beluga Point

Chugach State Park Indian Creek

Turnagain Arm Viewpoint

Earthquake Overlook

Bird to Gird Pathway

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