Biking in Alaska offers challenges both on and off the road. By using the existing road system as well as the Alaska State Ferry unique itineraries can be planned by the independent traveler. Many trails and less developed roads also provide opportunities for day trips and touring.
Bicycles are also a great way to tour the cities and towns of Alaska.
Several shops in Anchorage, Juneau and Fairbanks now offer bike rental services. Unpaved roads such as the Denali Highway, Taylor Highway and McCarthy Road offer excellent bicycle touring opportunities where camping is widely available. Other road systems around Chitna, Cordova and north of Fairbanks also offer less traveled bike touring routes. 49 Trails in the 49th State Richard Larson 1991. Glacier House Pub.